1995 Buick Skylark
1995 Defect Investigations
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STEERING COLUMN FIRES: Electrical System
Recall #00V287000
1995 BUICK SKYLARK -- ODI has expanded the scope of its investigation of steering column fires to include all models built on the N-platform. GM hs indicated in its response that the subject vehicle are equipped with a rotary ignition switch that has been in use in a number of vehicle models since 1991 on both the N and J-platforms. However, the 1994-1995 platform is over represented accounting of r 83 (81%) of the combined total of 102 reports despite being only 4.2% of the combined population. Of the 10 new reports received since opening PE99-063, 7 include allegations of a no start condition when attempting to engage the starter. A fire is claimed to have ensured in the steering column immediatedly thereafter. GM issued a technical service bulletin (no. 433203) July 1994 which addressed owner complaints that the ignition switch may not return to the "run" position after the vehicle has started. The tsb advises that the ignition switch mounting screws may be excessively torqued resulting in distortion of the switch housing. An engineering analysis is warranted to determine the root cause(s) and to determine if a safety defect exists. Investigation was initiated on March 03 2000. Closed on February 07 2001. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA00007 »