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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.

Corrective Action

if the switch is damaged, a fire could occur in the steering column, even with the engine off and the key removed. the fire could spread to the interior of the car, which could injure occupants or cause damage to adjoining structures.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a relay kit in these vehicles to prevent high current from flowing through the ignition switch, and check that your car will start with a properly charged battery and, if necessary, replace the ignition switch. owner notification will begin on march 1, 2004. 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 1-800-630-2438, pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, buick at 1-866-608-8080, or oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537. customers can also check their vehicle online by going to www.mygmlink.com and entering the vehicle's identification number.

1998 Oldsmobile Achieva

Component

Fuel System, Other:Storage:Tank Assembly:Pressure Relief Devices

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

fuel may leak, possibly resulting in a fire.

Recall Notes

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.

1998 Oldsmobile Achieva

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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

Recall Notes

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.

1997 Oldsmobile Achieva

Component

Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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

Recall Notes

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

1997 Oldsmobile Achieva

Component

Electrical System:Ignition:Switch

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

if the switch is damaged, a fire could occur in the steering column, even with the engine off and the key removed.

Recall Notes

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.

1997 Oldsmobile Achieva

Component

Fuel System, Other:Storage:Tank Assembly:Pressure Relief Devices

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

fuel may leak, possibly resulting in a fire.

Recall Notes

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.

1997 Oldsmobile Achieva

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

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

Recall Notes

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.

1996 Oldsmobile Achieva

Component

Interior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. these vehicles were built with the potential for the interior lamps to come on unexpectedly while the vehicles are being driven. this does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 101, "controls and displays."

Corrective Action

the interior lamps coming on unexpectedly could startle a driver causing a momentary loss of control increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will run a diagnostic test on the lamp control module and, if necessary, replace it.

1996 Oldsmobile Achieva

Component

Electrical System:Ignition:Switch

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

if the switch is damaged, a fire could occur in the steering column, even with the engine off and the key removed.

Recall Notes

1996 Oldsmobile Achieva

Component

Air Bags:Frontal

Consequence of Defect

during deployment of the passenger air bag, the air bag fabric can snag on a reinforcement inside the instrument panel, causing the expanding air bag to lift the instrument panel pad and then deploy under the instrument panel instead of through the door in the instrument panel.

Corrective Action

in a crash, the front seat passenger could receive more severe injuries if he or she contacts a broken reinforcement or if the snagging affects the deployment of the air bag.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the instrument panel pads and, if necessary, install a plastic edge protector to the instrument panel pad reinforcement. on certain early-production vehicles, the instrument panel pad will be replaced.

1996 Oldsmobile Achieva

Component

Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights

Consequence of Defect

the front and/or rear hazard warning lamps (four-way flashers) do not flash when the hazard switch is activated. this fails to comply with fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Corrective Action

if these lamps were not flashing, other vehicles would not be aware that this vehicle was stopped increasing the risk of an accident.

Recall Notes

dealers or vehicle owners will inspect for proper function of the hazard warning lamps. if necessary, dealers will replace the hazard lamp switch.

1996 Oldsmobile Achieva

Component

Fuel System, Other:Storage:Tank Assembly:Pressure Relief Devices

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

fuel may leak, possibly resulting in a fire.

Recall Notes

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.

1996 Oldsmobile Achieva

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

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

Recall Notes

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.

1995 Oldsmobile Achieva

Component

Electrical System:Starter Assembly

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. if the engine starter fails to engage and the driver hold the key in the "start" position for an extended period, high current flows through the ignition switch, producing heat that can melt switch parts.

Corrective Action

a fire could occur in the steering column and spread to the interior of the car.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a relay kit and verify that the vehicle will start with a properly charged battery in good operating condition (adequate reserve capacity, or cold cranking amps). this campaign does not cover battery replacement or unrelated starting system or electrical system repairs.

1994 Oldsmobile Achieva

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

these vehicles were constructed with welds in the rear compartment pan assembly that are not sufficient to comply with the requirements pertaining to fuel tank leakage in the event of a rear impact collision. the fuel tank assemblies do not comply with fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity."

Corrective Action

this can result in an increased risk of a vehicle fire in the event of a rear impact collision.

Recall Notes

dealer will install rivets adjacent to the locations where the suspect welds are located.

1994 Oldsmobile Achieva

Component

Electrical System:Starter Assembly

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

a fire could occur in the steering column and spread to the interior of the car.

Recall Notes

1993 Oldsmobile Achieva

Component

Electrical System:Ignition:Switch

Consequence of Defect

the neutral start safety switch could have been fractured during installation.

Corrective Action

a fractured switch can result in a no-start condition.also, a vehicle with a fractured switch can be started in gear, causing thevehicle to move unexpectedly, possibly resulting in an accident.

Recall Notes

the dealer will replace the neutral start switch. the manual switch of the automatic transaxle assembly will be inspected and replaced if an oversized condition exists.