Recall 93V-153
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1993 Buick Skylark and 2 other models: Electrical system (ignition, switch).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 93V-153
- Reported
- September 14, 1993
- Vehicles affected
- 1,103 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
The neutral start safety switch could have been fractured during installation.
The risk
A fractured switch can result in a no-start condition.also, a vehicle with a fractured switch can be started in gear, causing thevehicle to move unexpectedly, possibly resulting in an accident.
The fix
The dealer will replace the neutral start switch. The manual switch of the automatic transaxle assembly will be inspected and replaced if an oversized condition exists.
Notes from the manufacturer
System: electrical; ignition switch.vehicle description: passenger cars with automatic transaxles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free ofcharge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact the buick service center at 1-[removed], oldsmobile service centerat 1-[removed], or pontiac service center at 1-800-pm cares. Also contactthe national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Buick Skylark 1993
- Oldsmobile Achieva 1993
- Pontiac Grand AM 1993