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Recalls for 2001 Oldsmobile Alero

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DEFECT #1 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION


Posted on: 2000-11-16
Description
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.

Consequence
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.

Corrective Action
Dealers will disable the 5th/reverse inhibitor by removing a retaining pin and replace the shifter assembly.

Notes
Owner notification began december 21, 2000.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 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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #2 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH


Posted on: 2003-09-04
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.  

Consequence
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).

DEFECT #3 - 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.

DEFECT #4 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL


Posted on: 2003-07-24
Description
Certain minivans, passenger and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  225, child restraint anchorage system.  The owner's manual does not explain the meaning of the location symbols for the child restraint lower universal anchorage system.  

Consequence
This does not meet the requirements of the standard.

Corrective Action
Owners will be provided with a supplement for their owner's manual.  This supplement describes and shows the location symbols for the child restraint anchors that are located in the vehicle and on the child restraint or booster cushion.  Owner notification began august 18, 2003.  Owners should contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, or oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.

Notes
Gm recall no.  03039.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 #5 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION


Posted on: 2014-07-07
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.

Consequence
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.