Transport CanadaCritical
2000 OLDSMOBILE ALEROTransport Canada Recall #2000110
The official notice
Defect
On certain vehicles equipped with an manual transmission, the clutch pedal position switch plunger could contact the steering column boot and thereby not be able to extend when the clutch pedal is depressed. In this condition, the vehicle can be started with the transaxle in gear (not in neutral) without the clutch pedal depressed. If the driver is not applying the brake, the vehicle may move unexpectedly and a crash could occur.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will install a shield to prevent contact between the column boot and the clutch pedal position switch.
48 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 00037Updated June 10, 2026