Recall 00V372000 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Defect in 2000-2001 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
RECALL This recall affects up to 216 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 00V372000 |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Vehicles Affected | 216 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL DISABLE THE 5TH/REVERSE INHIBITOR BY REMOVING A RETAINING PIN AND REPLACE THE SHIFTER ASSEMBLY.
Related Recalls for OLDSMOBILE
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15V701000 | 1998 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1,003,556 | |
| 14V400000 | 2001 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 5,877,718 | |
| 09V116000 | 1998 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1,497,516 | |
| 09E005000 | 1998 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE | STEERING | 979 | |
| 08E050000 | 1998 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1,921 | |
| 08E063000 | 1998 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE | STEERING | 3,855 | |
| 08V231000 | 2000 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | 5,862 | |
| 07E088000 | 1977 OLDSMOBILE DELTA 88 | EQUIPMENT | 121,680 | |
| 07E021000 | 1996 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES | 742 | |
| 07E015000 | 1997 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 3,124 |