NHTSA Recall 00V372000: Manual transmission (power train)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 216 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Oldsmobile Alero.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V372000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 00091 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › MANUAL TRANSMISSION |
| Report received | November 13, 2000 |
| Owner notification | December 21, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles equipped with manual transaxles (rpo m86) fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 114, "theft protection." 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.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
Dealers will disable the 5th/reverse inhibitor by removing a retaining pin and replace the shifter assembly.
Notes
Owner notification began december 21, 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 00V372000
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.