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 | |||
| 11/05/2003 | 90000 | 2 | 03/02/1998 |
| In aug 2001 i had to have the turn signal lever on the steering column replaced due the headlights and turn signals becoming non operative. in feb 2002 i started to have random occurences of the headlights being nonfunctional while the switch was being operated, usually after turning the switch on and off for a few seconds the headlights would operate normally. in june 2003 the left and right turn signals started to randomly not operate properly. sometimes the signal would not come on at all when activated, other times the signal would stay on, even though the turn would be completed. in sept 2003 the left signal will not operate normally, when the driver activates the signal indictacting a left turn, the signal will activate, but it will not blink, the light just comes on and stays like that. the driver has to manually move the switch in the on and off posistion in a continous motion to use the signal. the emergency flashers operate in a normal fashion when activated. all the lamps have been replaced by the owner, and the wiring has been inspected.*ak | |||
| 3 | 06/03/1996 | ||
| Would be trying to use signal lever or the horn and neither would work properly. horn went out first, then signal lights. its an ongoing problem caused by an electrical short. have not taken to dealership.*ak consumer adds when flashers are turned on, the signals start to work. *tt | |||
| 2 | |||
| While the engine is idling the battery meter moves down and the lights dim, a new battery was installed but the problem reoccured, a new alternator was installed due to a stalling condition. nlm | |||
| While driving 45 mph there was gray white toxic type smoke coming through vents of vehicle. problem resulted in vehicle being engulfed in flames. possible cause electrical system failure as noted by gm investigators and fire department. vehicle was a total loss. *ak | |||
| 07/22/1997 | 1 | ||
| The electrical system of the car is faulty. the system heats up and causes shortages in the steering wheel all the way to the trunk. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 2 | 09/01/1995 | |
| Driver and passenger seat belt mechanisms do not lock when driver has to make a sudden stop. dealer stated seat belts work, just not to consumers weight.*ak. consumer was involved in an accident on the second occasion, and the seat belt failed to restrain her from hitting the windshield, consumer suffered minor injuries, consumer requested the battery to be replaced, due to it being weak. | |||
| Consumer smelled fumes in passenger's compartment. consumer contacted dealer, and noticed a fuel injection leak. also, battery was getting very hot, and burning smell appeared in passenger's compartment; and sparks were coming from left side of ignition switch. please provide any further details.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 09/01/1999 | 1 | ||
| Horn was continually blowing. consumer had to disconnect fuse. *ak horn had worked intermittently since 6000 miles and failed at 115000 miles. *yh | |||
| 12/01/1999 | 4 | 01/01/1995 | |
| The horn blows continuously while the ignition is off because defective horn pad is shorting. yh | |||
| 07/01/1999 | 0 | 03/01/1995 | |
| Horn blows and will not stop blowing. consumer had to disconnect fuse. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 02/09/2001 | 0 | ||
| Ignition was turned to off position, but car was still running.*ak | |||
| 09/10/1996 | 20 | 08/01/1995 | |
| During vehicle operation the vehicle stalls without warning. this has been a continuous problem and the dealer is unable to find the problem or solution. *ak | |||
| 02/15/1995 | |||
| While driving, vehicle looses power, as if not receiving gas, hesitates/stalls, vehicle does not completely shut down, however could cause accident. *ak | |||
| Vehicle hesitates after cold start. owner has taken vehicle to (2) area dealers w/no change in condition. please describe details. *ak | |||
| 08/18/1995 | |||
| When driving the vehicle, the vehicle stalls/hesitation/stumbles. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 1 | 08/30/1998 | ||
| While accelerating at any speed, the vehicle experiences hesitation, the main computer was replaced and the speedo sending unit was replaced, however the problem still exists. *slc | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 06/30/2001 | |||
| Three months after recall 00v287000 repairs had been performed ignition switch failed to turn engine over. dealership has not examined vehicle to determine cause. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak | |||
| Consumer received recall letter 00v287000 concerning engine starter . contacted dealer, no parts would be available until march 2001. please give any further details.*ak | |||
| Consumer smelled fumes in passenger's compartment. consumer contacted dealer, and noticed a fuel injection leak. also, battery was getting very hot, and burning smell appeared in passenger's compartment; and sparks were coming from left side of ignition switch. please provide any further details.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||
| 1 | |||
| The consumer took the vehicle to have recall 00v-287 performed, the recall work did not solve the vehicles problem and the dealer charged the consumer to diagnose the problem without the consumers consent, the consumer feels the dealer was trying to make money from the recall campaign. nlm | |||
| 1 | |||
| Recall 00v287000. took vehicle to dealer ralph buick, 2501 south federal highway, del ray beach, fl 33483, 561-278-3292; and dealer said no parts would be available until february 2001. however, engine check light stayed on, indicating a problem with engine system. vehicle kept stalling which may cause a crash. occupant was unable to jump start vehicle because of defect which could have caused vehicle to explode. buick will not provide a rental car. *ak consumer states recall would not be performed due to mileage on vehicle. signal lights and horn are inoperable. *slc | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 09/27/2005 | 72000 | 1 | |
| Dt*: the contact stated the horn failed, the fuse was inspected and had melted. the dealership determined the horn switch stuck causing the horn to short out and the wiring harness to melt. the horn, horn relay, and wiring harness were replaced. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 09/16/2000 | |||
| Vehicle caught on fire that originated on driver's side of vehicle in cab. please provide additional information regarding this issue, and a copy of the report made by the fire department. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 08/09/2000 | 10/01/1995 | ||
| Horn sounds without being activated,occurs while driving and when stopped with ignition off. dealer has advised that horn assembly is part of the driver air bag assy. i also notice what i believe to be an electrical short in the interior of the vehicle (smells like hot electrical wiring). *ak | |||