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Campaign 04V036000

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ID: #04V036000 MFR: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

What This Recall Means

Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

What Happened
The ignition switch in your vehicle is the part that turns on the engine. In certain cases, it can overheat and catch fire if you hold the key in the 'start' position for too long.
Risk if Unfixed
If the switch overheats and catches fire, it could spread to the interior of your car, putting you and your passengers at risk of injury or causing damage to surrounding structures.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix
Your authorized dealer will install a protective relay kit to prevent overheating and replace the ignition switch if necessary, all free of charge. You'll receive a notification on March 1, 2004, and should contact the dealer to schedule the repair as soon as possible.

Affected Vehicles

2001 CHEVROLET Cavalier
2000 CHEVROLET Cavalier

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #04V036000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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