Oldsmobile Alero; Pontiac Grand AM (2000-2001): Power train
Recall 00V372000 · Nov 13, 2000 · General Motors Corp.
216
vehicles affected
216
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 00V372000
- Date
- Nov 13, 2000
- Maker
- General Motors Corp.
- Units affected
- 216
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Manual transmission
- Model years
- 2000-2001
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL DISABLE THE 5TH/REVERSE INHIBITOR BY REMOVING A RETAINING PIN AND REPLACE THE SHIFTER ASSEMBLY.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 4 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Oldsmobile | Alero | 2000-2001 |
| Pontiac | Grand AM | 2000-2001 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 00V372000?
2 models: Oldsmobile Alero (2000-2001), Pontiac Grand AM (2000-2001), about 216 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 00V372000?
DEALERS WILL DISABLE THE 5TH/REVERSE INHIBITOR BY REMOVING A RETAINING PIN AND REPLACE THE SHIFTER ASSEMBLY.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.