Recall 00V-372
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 2000 to 2001 Oldsmobile Alero and 1 other model: Power train (manual transmission).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 00V-372
- Reported
- November 13, 2000
- Vehicles affected
- 216 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
Dealers will disable the 5th/reverse inhibitor by removing a retaining pin and replace the shifter assembly.
Notes from the manufacturer
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-[removed] or pontiac at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Oldsmobile Alero 2000 to 2001
- Pontiac Grand AM 2000 to 2001