Pontiac Recall 00079: GM/Ignition Switch

1994 Pontiac Grand Am

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

Electrical System — Starter Assembly

Summary
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.
Actions
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.
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Date Announced
OCT 02, 2000
Vehicles Affected
699,617
Pontiac Recall #
00079
NHTSA Campaign #
00V287000
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