NHTSA Recall 00V140000: Body (structure)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 487,400 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Oldsmobile Alero.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V140000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 00036 |
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY |
| Report received | May 18, 2000 |
| Owner notification | June 9, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, the console cover could open and the cover or items stored under it could injure an occupant.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the console latch mechanism.
Notes
Owner notification began june 9, 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 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).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V140000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.