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1996 PONTIAC GRAND AM Recall - Campaign #02V070000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1996 PONTIAC GRAND AM RECALL - #02V070000

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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Vehicle 1996 PONTIAC GRAND AM
Manufacturer GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufactured between 5/1/1995 - 7/31/1996
Recalled on 3/25/2002
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 3/27/2002
# Affected 1,589,948
Recalled for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
 
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.
Corrective action 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. 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 1-800-222-1020, PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737, BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.
Notes 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 1996 PONTIAC GRAND AM Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

1996 PONTIAC GRAND AM Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS

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Comments

7/6/2014 - Mindy
Have a 1996 Grand Am and key has fell out of igition while driving and when I put it in park my key won't turn back to off even after it's in park. I have to unhook battery every time I park so it won't die.

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