What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2000123
- Recall date
- 31 May 2000
- Make
- Oldsmobile, Pontiac
- Models
- Alero, Grand Am
- Model years
- 1999 to 2000
- Vehicle class
- Car
- System
- Structure
- Raised as
- Compliance Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 47,272
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 201 - Occupant Protection. The console cover does not remain closed when a specified vertical load is applied. During a crash, the console cover could open and the cover or items stored under it could injure an occupant. Correction: Dealers will replace the console latch mechanism.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2000123.