2002 OLDSMOBILE ALERO RECALL - #14V400000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : IGNITION
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
Vehicle |
2002 OLDSMOBILE ALERO |
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Manufacturer |
General Motors LLC |
Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
Recalled on |
7/7/2014 |
Influenced by |
General Motors LLC |
Owners Notified on |
9/8/2014 |
# Affected |
5,877,718 |
Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION |
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Description |
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine. |
Consequences |
If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
Corrective action |
GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350. |
Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
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Comments
1/27/2018 - Sascha Womack
We are having the very common vehicle will not start scenario on our 2002 Olds Alero, and nowhere are we able to find any comments from GM as to how to fix it. the internet is full of complaints from customers, and have found that there seem to be no less than 5 different categories or fixes related to the problem, all of which cost lots of money. We don't know where to begin, but certainly cannot afford to throw money guessing at which one will fix our problem and allow us to drive our car to work. Not Happy.
4/11/2015 - Kathy Bergeron
Buying a GM car wpuld be an act of desperation for me after the last two I have owned. Never again. There is no clear answer to my technician, there are too many possibilities to make repair financially sound. The car I bought previous, a Cavalier, needed a rotor three weeks after purchase. I sued thru BBB Autoline but could not collect. GM hides. Stay hidden GM. I don't see you anymore and I won't look!