What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2000275
- Recall date
- 27 November 2000
- Make
- Pontiac, Oldsmobile
- Models
- Grand Am, Alero
- Model years
- 2000 to 2001
- Vehicle class
- Car
- System
- Powertrain
- Raised as
- Compliance Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 1,712
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 114 - Locking System. When a driver attempts to shift from 5th gear to reverse, a shift inhibitor causes the transmission to be mechanically in 4th gear even though the shift lever indicates reverse gear. In this situation, the key can be removed from the ignition while the transmission is in a forward gear, which is not permitted by the standard. Correction: Dealers will disable the 5th/Reverse Inhibitor by removing a retaining pin and replace the shifter assembly.
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 2000275.