Recall 00V287000: 1994–1995 Pontiac Grand AM and 2 other models

Report received

Oct 2, 2000

Manufacturer

General motors corp.

Potentially affected

699,617vehicles

Model years

1994–1995

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1994 Buick Skylark68 complaints
• 1995 Buick Skylark85 complaints
• 1994 Oldsmobile Achieva62 complaints
• 1995 Oldsmobile Achieva70 complaints
• 1994 Pontiac Grand AM377 complaints
• 1995 Pontiac Grand AM409 complaints