Recall 04V-036
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1998 Buick Skylark and 4 other models: Electrical system (ignition, switch).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 04V-036
- Reported
- January 27, 2004
- Vehicles affected
- 1,415,231 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain passenger vehicles. If the engine fails to start and the driver holds the key in the "start" position for an extended period, high current flows through the ignition switch, and sometimes produces enough heat to melt internal switch parts.
The risk
If the switch is damaged, a fire could occur in the steering column, even with the engine off and the key removed. The fire could spread to the interior of the car, which could injure occupants or cause damage to adjoining structures.
The fix
Dealers will install a relay kit in these vehicles to prevent high current from flowing through the ignition switch, and check that your car will start with a properly charged battery and, if necessary, replace the ignition switch. Owner notification will begin on march 1, 2004. 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 chevrolet at 1-[removed], pontiac at 1-[removed], buick at 1-[removed], or oldsmobile at 1-[removed]. Customers can also check their vehicle online by going to [link removed] and entering the vehicle's identification number.
Notes from the manufacturer
GM recall no. 04002.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Buick Skylark 1998
- Chevrolet Cavalier 1998 to 2001
- Oldsmobile Achieva 1998
- Pontiac Grand AM 1998
- Pontiac Sunfire 1998 to 2001