Recalls for your 1997 Oldsmobile Achieva

Recalls for 1997 Oldsmobile Achieva

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Oldsmobile Achieva (AJM CCUSA)

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Oldsmobile Achieva (AJM CCUSA)

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DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH


Posted on: 2002-03-25
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.

Consequence
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).

DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD


Posted on: 1997-04-25
Description
The protective cover for the underhood fuse center was omitted.  Without this cover, the positive terminal bolt on the fuse block is exposed and can contact the insulated negative battery cable.  If the insulation on the negative cable becomes sufficiently worn, an electrical short circuit can occur between the positive terminal and negative cable resulting in extremely high current flow.

Consequence
This high current flow can cause arcing and result in an underhood fire.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect these vehicles for the presence of the protective cover and, if necessary, install a protective cover to the underhood fuse center.

Notes
Owner notification:owner notification began during april 1997.  Note: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 buick at 1-800-521-7300, 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 1-800-424-9393.

DEFECT #3 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP


Posted on: 2007-02-26
Description
Certain delphi aftermarket fuel pump modules / module reservoir assemblies (mra) that were sold for use on the above listed vehicles.  During production the mras vent and fuel return tubes were reversed.  This condition can result in the vehicle not running correctly (idle rough and/or stall) due to an overly rich fuel blend or the vehicle's evaporative emission carbon canister may leak fuel.

Consequence
A stalled vehicle can increase the risk of a vehicle crash.  A fuel leak can result in a fire.

Corrective Action
Delphi will notify owners and replace the defective mras free of charge.  The recall began on march 20, 2007.  Owners can contact delphi at 1-877-335-7443.

Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket delphi fuel pump modules and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by general motors corporation.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #4 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES


Posted on: 2007-03-12
Description
Certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, p/nos.  Fp10020-11b1, fp10026-11b1, and fp10027-11b1, sold after january 9, 2007, as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles listed above.  The universal pressure regulators (upr) were produced without an o'ring and retainer.

Consequence
Fuel may leak, possibly resulting in a fire.

Corrective Action
Delphi will notify owners and replace the upr free of charge.  The recall began on april 23, 2007.  Owners can contact delphi at 877-411-8770.  

Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket delphi fuel pressure regulators and has no relation to any original equipment installed by general motors.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.