2000 OLDSMOBILE ALERO RECALL - #03V327000
RECALL FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING : HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS : SWITCH
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE HAZARD WARNING SWITCHES THAT MAY EXPERIENCE SOLDER JOINT CRACKING CAUSED BY RAPID TEMPERATURE TRANSITIONS AND THE SOLDERING PROCESS. IF SOLDER JOINT CRACKING OCCURS AND RESULTS IN AN OPEN CIRCUIT, THE TURN SIGNALS/HAZARD LAMPS BECOME INTERMITTENT OR INOPERATIVE.
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Recall Details
Vehicle |
2000 OLDSMOBILE ALERO |
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Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Manufactured between |
2/1/2000 - 7/17/2000 |
Recalled on |
9/4/2003 |
Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
Owners Notified on |
2/5/2004 |
# Affected |
670,740 |
Recalled for |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH |
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Description |
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE HAZARD WARNING SWITCHES THAT MAY EXPERIENCE SOLDER JOINT CRACKING CAUSED BY RAPID TEMPERATURE TRANSITIONS AND THE SOLDERING PROCESS. IF SOLDER JOINT CRACKING OCCURS AND RESULTS IN AN OPEN CIRCUIT, THE TURN SIGNALS/HAZARD LAMPS BECOME INTERMITTENT OR INOPERATIVE. |
Consequences |
WHEN THE TURN SIGNALS ARE INOPERATIVE, THE DRIVER CANNOT USE THEM TO SIGNAL INTENT TO TURN THAT COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. |
Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HAZARD WARNING SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537. |
Notes |
GM RECALL NO. 03043.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 |
2000 OLDSMOBILE ALERO Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2000 OLDSMOBILE ALERO Recall for POWER TRAIN, MANUAL TRANSMISSION
2000 OLDSMOBILE ALERO Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION
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