NHTSA recall 02V070000
Electrical System · General Motors, LLC
Details
What's 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.
Why it matters: If the switch is damaged, a fire could occur in the steering column, even with the engine off and the key removed.
The fix: Dealers will install a relay kit in these vehicles to prevent high current from flowing through the ignition switch. Owner notification began March 27, 2002.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier
- 1995 Pontiac Sunfire
- 1996 Buick Skylark
- 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier
- 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva
- 1996 Pontiac Grand Am
- 1996 Pontiac Sunfire
- 1997 Buick Skylark
- 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier
- 1997 Oldsmobile Achieva
- 1997 Pontiac Grand Am
- 1997 Pontiac Sunfire
All model years NHTSA lists
1996 Buick Skylark, 1997 Buick Skylark, 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier, 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier, 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier, 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva, 1997 Oldsmobile Achieva, 1996 Pontiac Grand Am, 1997 Pontiac Grand Am, 1995 Pontiac Sunfire, 1996 Pontiac Sunfire, 1997 Pontiac Sunfire.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 02V070000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.