1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER RECALL - #04V036000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : IGNITION : SWITCH
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
3/1/1997 - 9/30/1998 |
| Recalled on |
2/5/2004 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
3/1/2004 |
| # Affected |
1,415,231 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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 1-800-630-2438, PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668, BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CHECK THEIR VEHICLE ONLINE BY GOING TO WWW.MYGMLINK.COM AND ENTERING THE VEHICLE'S IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. |
| Notes |
GM RECALL NO. 04002.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall for WHEELS, LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall for STEERING, RACK AND PINION
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Comments
8/13/2011 - Chris
I have a 1998 Cavalier Z-24 that has the defect as describe (Rack and Pinion) and Chevrolet will not fix my car because my VIN number takes it out of the loop??? Like I said,it's a 1998.
So I contacted NHTSA and they give me a case number and tell me to contact my Attorney General. So I guess I'll try our local TV stations and see if they don't mind getting exposure,hopefully on National news. I own 3 other Chevy's, and this will certainly play a big factor in my next car purchase.