2001 OLDSMOBILE ALERO RECALL - #00V372000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : MANUAL TRANSMISSION
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2001 OLDSMOBILE ALERO |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
4/1/1999 - 8/31/2000 |
| Recalled on |
11/16/2000 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
12/21/2000 |
| # Affected |
216 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION |
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| 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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL DISABLE THE 5TH/REVERSE INHIBITOR BY REMOVING A RETAINING PIN AND REPLACE THE SHIFTER ASSEMBLY. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 21, 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 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). |
| See also |
2001 OLDSMOBILE ALERO Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
2001 OLDSMOBILE ALERO Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS, SWITCH
2001 OLDSMOBILE ALERO Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION
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Comments
11/12/2016 - Michelle watson
Can i g r t it fixed. Driving fine down th road it all of a sudden cut out and now will turn over but wont crank and back fires bad
7/8/2012 - jennifer kempka
I bought my car in 2009 and I am having similar problems to the ones I have read. The other morning my car would turn over but not start, we figured out that it was the security system. So we reset it. Now when I accelerate the car acts as if it is running out of gas. Reading these complaints scares me a little bit. I would like to know what I should do.