OLDSMOBILE ALERO 2000: STRUCTURE:BODY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V140000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| OLDSMOBILE | ALERO | 2000 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-06-09 | 2000-05-18 | 2000-05-19 |
Production Dates: 1998-04-01 - 1999-09-30
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 00036
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 487400
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 201
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.
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CONSOLE COVER COULD OPEN AND THE COVER OR ITEMS STORED UNDER IT COULD INJURE AN OCCUPANT.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONSOLE LATCH MECHANISM.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 9, 2000. 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 OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
