| Make : PONTIAC | Model : GRAND AM | Year : 1999 |
| Build Dates : 19971001 - 19990930 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 00V140000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20000609 | Date Received by ODI: 20000518 | Date Added to Database: 20000519 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 00036 | ||
| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 487400 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE OCCUPANT PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." THE CONSOLE COVER ON THESE VEHICLES DOES NOT STAY CLOSED WHEN A SPECIFIED VERTICAL LOAD IS APPLIED. |
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CONSOLE COVER COULD OPEN AND THE COVER OR ITEMS STORED UNDER IT COULD INJURE AN OCCUPANT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONSOLE LATCH MECHANISM. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 201 | |
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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). |
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