General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #00V287000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 00V287000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 699,617 affected units, GM/IGNITION SWITCH, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 00V287000
Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc
Report Received Date: 2000-10-02T00:00:00
Subject: Gm/ignition switch
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 699,617

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 00079
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: A fire could occur in the steering column and spread to the interior of the car.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-tkac-yrci-pqsj
NHTSA ID: 00V287000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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