Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V287000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 05/01/1993 to 06/30/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 699617 | 12/19/2000 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/02/2000 | 10/19/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. if the engine starter fails to engage and the driver hold the key in the start position for an extended period, high current flows through the ignition switch, producing heat that can melt switch parts. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A fire could occur in the steering column and spread to the interior of the car. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a relay kit and verify that the vehicle will start with a properly charged battery in good operating condition (adequate reserve capacity, or cold cranking amps). this campaign does not cover battery replacement or unrelated starting system or electrical system repairs. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began december 19, 2000. 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 buick at 1-800-521-7300; oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537; or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| 776403 | 02/01/1997 | 51301 | Engine miss (replace spark plug wire and ignition coil). *tw | 06/27/1997 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||||
| 00079 | 01/08/2001 | 618103 | Information regarding ignition switch high electrical current. *jb | 04/04/2001 | |
| 00153 | 12/22/2000 | 617765 | Campaign parts bulletin regarding ignition switch high electrical current. *tt | 03/26/2001 | |
| 00079 | 12/22/2000 | 617747 | Subject regarding 00079 - product safety campaign ignition switch high electrical current. *tt | 03/26/2001 | |
| 00079 | 12/15/2000 | 617752 | Subject regarding 00079 - product safety campaign ignition switch high electrical current - part 2. *tt | 03/26/2001 | |
| 00079 | 12/15/2000 | 617751 | Subject regarding product safety campaign ignition switch high electrical current - part 1. *tt | 03/26/2001 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||||
| 538304 | 05/01/1995 | 43031 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||
| EA00007 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/03/2000 | 02/07/2001 | STEERING COLUMN FIRES | 00V287000 | |
| Odi has expanded the scope of its investigation of steering column fires to include all models built on the n-platform.gm hs indicated in its response that the subject vehicle are equipped with a rotary ignition switch that has been in use in a number of vehicle models since 1991 on both the n and j-platforms.however, the 1994-1995 platform is over represented accounting of r 83 (81%) of the combined total of 102 reports despite being only 4.2% of the combined population.of the 10 new reports received since opening pe99-063, 7 include allegations of a no start condition when attemption to engage the starter.a fire is claimed to have ensured in the steering column immediatedly thereafter.gm issued a technical service bulletin (no. 433203) july 1994 which addressed owner complaints that the ignition switch may not return to the run position after the vehicle has started.the tsb advises that the ignition switch mounting screws may be excessively torqued resulting in distortion of the switch housing.an engineering analysis is warranted to determine the root cause(s) and to determine if a safety defect exists. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 4 | 03/01/1994 | ||
| The alternator failed and has been replaced four times, the vehicle experiences electrical problems with wires shorting out, lights coming on, horn not working, etc. *yh | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 07/21/1999 | 1 | 05/01/1995 | |
| No summary | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 08/14/2000 | 1 | ||
| The battery failed. nlm | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 11/01/2000 | 5 | ||
| When cold leather contracts around steering wheel, causing horn to go off. owner had to disconnect fuse to horn assembly. manufacture has been notified.*ak | |||
| 09/25/2000 | 1 | ||
| While driving horn will go off unexpectedly. had to take fuse out in order for the horn to stop. dealer said they need to replace the horn and airbag system in order to fix the problem. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 08/15/2006 | 175190 | 1 | |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 25 mph, the vehicle engine hesitated, then stalled completely. the vehicle lost power assist steering, and power assist braking. after being restarted, the vehicle stalled several more times. the vehicle was taken in for ervice. previously, the on-board computer was replaced by a service dealer in an attempt to correct the same problem.*ak updated 12/01/06. *jb | |||
| 04/14/1999 | 1 | 04/01/1995 | |
| Fire caused by a short in the electrical system (wireharness) in steering column & ignition system, melted the entire steering column, dash area, drivers seat, interior roof, and dash. i want my car replaced. i loved that care and i will never get from the insurance company what the car was really worth to me. let me know what i can do to have this car replaced by the manufacturer. thanks, sharyn r. schnaak. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| When the vehicle is driven with the air conditioning and/or the lights, the ignition switch and the key become extremely hot. the dealer will be notified. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||
| 02/03/1994 | 1 | ||
| The ignition switch failed prior to recall notice 00v-287 causing the vehicle to suddenly stall while driving, the consumer requested reimbursement but was only given a partial refund. nlm | |||
| 08/14/2000 | 1 | ||
| The starter failed prior to recall notice 00v-287, consumer request reimbursement. nlm | |||
| 1 | 06/07/1994 | ||
| Consumer received recall 00v287000/ engine strarter in december, and was instructed to wait until february to make an appointment. consumer contacted dealer again, but dealer claimed there were still no parts available, and will not be available possibly until march. recall repairs were not being done in timely manner . consumer was driving an unsafe vehicle. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 08/28/1999 | |||
| Ie99096, the vehicle had a no start condition, and white smoke came from the steering column. as result, it started an electrical fire and caused major damages. this began after third attempt to crank vehicle. within several minutes vehicle was in flames. *ak | |||