Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Passenger Vehicles. If The Engine Fails To Start And The Driver Holds The Key In The “Start” Position For An Extended Period, High Current Flows Through The Ignition Switch, And Sometimes Produces Enough Heat To Melt Internal Switch Parts.
Make Of Vehicle
OLDSMOBILE
Model Of Vehicle
ACHIEVA
Year
1996
Recall Campaign Number
02V070000
Component Description
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
Effect Of Defect
If The Switch Is Damaged, A Fire Could Occur In The Steering Column, Even With The Engine Off And The Key Removed.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install A Relay Kit In These Vehicles To Prevent High Current From Flowing Through The Ignition Switch. Owner Notification Began March 27, 2002. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Chevrolet At 1-800-222-1020, Pontiac At 1-800-762-2737, Buick At 1-800-521-7300, Or Oldsmobile At 1-800-442-6537.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19950501
End Of Manufacture
19960731
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1589948
Date Owners Notified
20020327
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20020306
Make Campaign Number
2008