NHTSA recall 00V-140 (00V140000)

structure recall reported May 18, 2000 - about 487,400 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 00V140000
Also written as: 00V-140
Manufacturer number: 00036
Reported: May 18, 2000
Vehicles affected: ~487,400
Component: structure

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CONSOLE COVER COULD OPEN AND THE COVER OR ITEMS STORED UNDER IT COULD INJURE AN OCCUPANT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONSOLE LATCH MECHANISM.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 00V-140 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Oldsmobile Alero - 1999, 2000

Pontiac Grand AM - 1999, 2000

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.