OLDSMOBILE ALERO 2001: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
| Make : OLDSMOBILE | Model : ALERO | Year : 2001 |
| Build Dates : 1999-04-01 - 2000-08-31 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 00V372000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2000-12-21 | Date Received by ODI: 2000-11-13 | Date Added to Database: 2000-11-16 |
| Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 00091 | ||
| Component: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 216 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSAXLES "RPO M86" FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION." WHEN A DRIVER ATTEMPTS TO SHIFT FROM 5TH GEAR TO REVERSE, A SHIFT INHIBITOR CAUSES THE TRANSMISSION TO BE MECHANICALLY IN 4TH GEAR EVEN THOUGH THE SHIFT LEVER INDICATES REVERSE GEAR. |
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Consequence:
IN THIS SITUATION, THE KEY CAN BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION WHILE THE TRANSMISSION IS IN A FORWARD GEAR, WHICH IS NOT PERMITTED BY THE STANDARD. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL DISABLE THE 5TH/REVERSE INHIBITOR BY REMOVING A RETAINING PIN AND REPLACE THE SHIFTER ASSEMBLY. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 114 | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 21, 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'. |
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