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1999-2000 Oldsmobile Alero and Pontiac Grand Am recall: body

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on May 18, 2000. It covers about 487,400 vehicles.

vehicles affected
487,400
reported
May 18, 2000
owners notified
Jun 9, 2000
related complaints
128

Structure: body

What is wrong
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.
Risk
In the event of a crash, the console cover could open and the cover or items stored under it could injure an occupant.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the console latch mechanism.

Recall number 00V140000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 128 complaints about body problems.

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Questions about recall 00V140000

Is there a recall on the 1999-2000 Oldsmobile Alero and Pontiac Grand Am body?

Yes. Recall 00V140000, reported on May 18, 2000, covers about 487,400 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 00V140000?

Dealers will replace the console latch mechanism.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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