Oldsmobile Alero (1999) – 00V140000

Defect Description For Recall

Vehicle Description: These Vehicles Do Not Comply With The Occupant ProteCTIon Requirements Of Fmvss No. 201, “Occupant ProteCTIon In Interior Impact.” The Console Cover On These Vehicles Does Not Stay Closed When A Specified Vertical Load Is Applied.

Make Of Vehicle

OLDSMOBILE

Model Of Vehicle

ALERO

Year

1999

Recall Campaign Number

00V140000

Component Description

Structure:Body

Effect Of Defect

In The Event Of A Crash, The Console Cover Could Open And The Cover Or Items Stored Under It Could Injure An Occupant.

Fix Defect

Dealers Will Replace The Console Latch Mechanism.

Vehicle Manufacturer

General Motors Corp.

Start Of Manufacture

19980401

End Of Manufacture

19990930

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

487400

Date Owners Notified

20000609

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

General Motors, Llc

Date Report Received

20000518

Make Campaign Number

36

Part Number

571

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard

201