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1995 Pontiac GRAND AM Electrical System Starter Assembly Recall


NHTSA Recall #	6504
NHTSA Compaign #	00V287000
MFG Compaign #	00079
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Supplier	PONTIAC
Brand	PONTIAC
Model	GRAND AM
Model Year	1995
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Date of notification	19/12/00
Begin date of manufacuring	01/05/93
End date of manufacturing	30/06/95
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	ODI
Report received	02/10/00
Report created	19/10/00
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FMV safety standard number
Estimated number of affected units	699617
Defect summary	Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the engine starter fails to engage and the driver hold the key in the "start" position for an extended period, high current flows through the ignition switch, producing heat that can melt switch parts.
Consequence summary	A fire could occur in the steering column and spread to the interior of the car.
Corrective action	Dealers will install a relay kit and verify that the vehicle will start with a properly charged battery in good operating condition (adequate reserve capacity, or cold cranking amps). This campaign does not cover battery replacement or unrelated starting system or electrical system repairs.
Recall notes	Owner notification began december 19, 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 buick at 1-800-521-7300; 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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1995 Pontiac GRAND AM Electrical System Starter Assembly Recall

1995 Pontiac GRAND AM Electrical System Starter Assembly Recall

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