Oldsmobile Achieva 1994

• Recall 6503 [USA]: A fire could occur in the steering column and spread to the interior of the car.
  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.
  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.
  owner notification began december 19, 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 buick at 1-800-521-7300; 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).

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• Recall 17286 [USA]: This can result in an increased risk of a vehicle fire in the event of a rear impact collision.
  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."
  dealer will install rivets adjacent to the locations where the suspect welds are located.
  system: fuel; fuel tank assembly; fmvss 301.Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact buick service center at 1-800-521-7300 or oldsmobile service center at 1-800-442-4547 or pontiac service center at 1-800-762-2737. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at1-800-424-9393.

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• Recall 2000276 [Canada]: Electrical
  On certain vehicles, the electrical current through the ignition switch is above design capacity. Over time, this excessive current damages the ignition switch and may result in a fire in the vicinity of the steering column ignition switch which could spread to other parts of the vehicle's interior. Correction: dealers will install a relay kit and, if necessary, replace the ignition switch and steering column tilt lever.

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• Recall 1994117 [Canada]: Fuel supply
  These vehicles do not comply with c.M.V.S.S. 301 - fuel system integrity. Rear compartment pan welds may not meet manufacturing standards. Correction: dealers are to install rivets adjacent to the locations where suspect welds may have occurred.

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Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

• Steering column fires investigation # EA00007

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Tl*the contact owns a 1994 oldsmobile achieva. The contact stated that his vehicle was issued recall # 00v287000 (electrical system:starter assembly) in 2001. The recall repair was never performed and the vehicle caught fire. The vehicle's interior was destroyed. The contact was advised to call the manufacturer. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 138,000.

Dt: the air bag and the horn were having wiring sensor problems. There was a short in the sensor on the internal shortage. This was happening for 3 months. The horn was going off when had to turn the wheel. Consumer had to pull the fuse on the horn to shut off the horn. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer, "and the dealer said that it was a n internal problem with wiring on the inside of the airbag. Consumer stated he felt that this was a manufacturing flaw. *ak

Vehicle was involved in a front end collision and was totalled. None of the vehicles airbags deployed. *ak dealer contacted. Steering wheel broke due to impact. Injury was sustained. *tt

While driving 50 mph vehicle ran off the road into a ditch. Neither air bag deployed. Dealer and the manufacturer were not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak

Engine lost power at 65 mph on freeway, able to pull to right shoulder, engine was not hot, no check lights were on, checked oil & water levels, ok, tried to restart engine but it was very noisy & backfiring, and would only run at fast idle. Shut down, called tow truck. Mechanic took a compression check, no compression in # 2 & 4 cylinders. This engine has a timing chain, not a belt, timing was checked, found ok. Pulled head & found that valves on those cylinders had hit pistons, but not enough to hurt same. Pressure checked head, ground valves (were not bent), reassembled engine, started same & it was missing & backfiring thru throttle boby, same as on freeway. Mechanic got on the internet looking for answers & had numerous replies that coil housing was defective. Replaced same, have put almost 1000 miles on odometer with no problems....Due to the fact that olds has come out with a revised coil housing & mechanics all over usa reported having same problem, i feel there should be a program initiated for olds to reimburse owners their costs at this low mileage for this problem. My repair cost was $1031.17, which could have very easily been $4000.00 for a new engine if the pistons had hit the valves any harder. Olds redesigned the housing, which indicates they were aware of the problem. Olds refuses to help pay any of the bill because the problem "was not diagnosed at a gm dealer" they are sending me a denial of help letter. Please respond with your thoughts about this problem.. *ak

Check oil light comes on & off manufacturer can't duplicate, when hazard lights are used headlights don't work hazard lights don't work at all now. When roads are wet or weather is damp when you try to stop the car jumps/hops. Drivers side window works whenever it feels like it. Drivers side lock will not unlock with the switch or the key i had to pull the assembly out so i can push the knob all of the way up before you can get in or out. A/c didnt work when i purchased the car as it was mid jan. When i made the purchase in feb. Of 2001 the car started missing really bad it stalled & wouldn't start the exhaust pipe was fire red. There was gas in my oil, it jumped time, fowled out the plugs, one of the cylinders were dead, it needed an ignition coil,timing, belt plugs, some sensor (i cant remember the name of it now) but i can call the mechanic & find out it cost me roughly $600.00 for a friend for repairs now i hear water swishing through the front of the car when i turn, i think it's my water pump as it's over heating & it's making like a grinding noise in the box looking thing below the alternator.The brakes do alot of clunking, and whenever you make a right turn and drive about 1/4 mi. You hear/feel a clunk under the car and the trans. Seems to shift a little hard & i can also remove the ignition key while the car is running. I think that is about it. Dt

I was sold a car that the brakes and rotors were completly worn out and the emergency brake cable was broken, 1 tire had been plugged in the sidewall and was full of fix-a-flat chemical. *ak

The vehicle cut off as the consumer was driving into the driveway. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer regarding the recall notice received on 12/2001 (00v-287). The dealer said the motor needed to be replaced. *yh

Tilt mechanism "sprung" wheel swings up and down effects ability to drive car. Airbag performance could be comprimised because steering wheel swings up and down. Lights on dash or headlights may not function when high beam turned on or off by stalk on st