Ignition: switchRecall 93V-153 · Buick and Oldsmobile vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 93V-153 covers 1,103 Buick and Oldsmobile vehicles for a ignition: switch problem, reported to NHTSA on September 14, 1993.
Source: NHTSA recall 93V153000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE NEUTRAL START SAFETY SWITCH COULD HAVE BEEN FRACTURED DURING INSTALLATION.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; IGNITION SWITCH.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLES.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPONSERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OFCHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASECONTACT THE BUICK SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-521-7300, OLDSMOBILE SERVICE CENTERAT 1-800-442-6537, OR PONTIAC SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-PM CARES. ALSO CONTACTTHE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT1-800-424-9393.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 1, 1993 to May 1, 1993. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.