| Build Years/Makes/Models: | 1998 - 2001 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
1998 BUICK SKYLARK
1998 - 2001 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
1998 PONTIAC GRAND AM
1998 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA
|
| UNits affected: | 1415231
|
| Recall Number: | 04V036000
|
| Summary: | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE ENGINE FAILS TO START AND THE DRIVER HOLDS THE KEY IN THE "START" POSITION FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD, HIGH CURRENT FLOWS THROUGH THE IGNITION SWITCH, AND SOMETIMES PRODUCES ENOUGH HEAT TO MELT INTERNAL SWITCH PARTS.
|
| Consequence: | IF THE SWITCH IS DAMAGED, A FIRE COULD OCCUR IN THE STEERING COLUMN, EVEN WITH THE ENGINE OFF AND THE KEY REMOVED. THE FIRE COULD SPREAD TO THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR, WHICH COULD INJURE OCCUPANTS OR CAUSE DAMAGE TO ADJOINING STRUCTURES.
|
| Remedy: | DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RELAY KIT IN THESE VEHICLES TO PREVENT HIGH CURRENT FROM FLOWING THROUGH THE IGNITION SWITCH, AND CHECK THAT YOUR CAR WILL START WITH A PROPERLY CHARGED BATTERY AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN ON MARCH 1, 2004. 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 CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668, BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CHECK THEIR VEHICLE ONLINE BY GOING TO WWW.MYGMLINK.COM AND ENTERING THE VEHICLE'S IDENTIFICATION NUMBER.
|
| Notes: | GM RECALL NO. 04002.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
|
|  |
| CLICK HERE TO FIND USED 1999 PONTIAC SUNFIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH.
|
|
LOOKING FOR REPLACEMENT 1999 PONTIAC SUNFIRE PARTS? VISIT OUR ONLINE AUTO PARTS STORES |
|
NEED TO FIX YOUR 1999 PONTIAC SUNFIRE? ACCESS ONLINE THE COMPLETE 1999 PONTIAC SUNFIRE REPAIR GUIDE |
| CLICK HERE TO FIND A LOCAL MECHANIC, AUTO SERVICE OR BODY SHOP THAT WILL FIX YOUR 1999 PONTIAC SUNFIRE PROFESSIONALLY AND COST EFFECTIVELY.
|
|
GOT 1999 PONTIAC SUNFIRE REPAIR QUESTION? LET OUR CAR EXPERTS ANSWER YOU ONLINE. ASK YOUR QUESTION HERE! |
