NHTSA recall 00V-287 (00V287000)

electrical system recall reported October 2, 2000 - about 699,617 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 00V287000
Also written as: 00V-287
Manufacturer number: 00079
Reported: October 2, 2000
Vehicles affected: ~699,617
Component: electrical system

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

A FIRE COULD OCCUR IN THE STEERING COLUMN AND SPREAD TO THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 00V-287 when calling a dealer.

Affected 3 models

Buick Skylark - 1994, 1995

Oldsmobile Achieva - 1994, 1995

Pontiac Grand AM - 1994, 1995

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.