1994-1995 Buick Skylark, Oldsmobile Achieva and others recall: starter assembly
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on October 2, 2000. It covers about 699,617 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 699,617
- reported
- Oct 2, 2000
- owners notified
- Dec 19, 2000
- related complaints
- 268
Electrical system: starter assembly
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- A fire could occur in the steering column and spread to the interior of the car.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 00V287000
Affected vehicles
- Buick Skylark 1994-1995 19941995
- Oldsmobile Achieva 1994-1995 19941995
- Pontiac Grand Am 1994-1995 19941995
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 268 complaints about electrical problems.
1994 Buick Skylark1995 Buick Skylark1994 Oldsmobile Achieva1995 Oldsmobile Achieva1994 Pontiac Grand Am1995 Pontiac Grand Am
Questions about recall 00V287000
Is there a recall on the 1994-1995 Buick Skylark, Oldsmobile Achieva and others starter assembly?
Yes. Recall 00V287000, reported on October 2, 2000, covers about 699,617 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 00V287000?
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.
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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