NHTSA (USA)Medium Risk
At a glance
What can fail
Some female terminals in the theft deterrent alarm connector are defective, creating an open circuit when connected to the ignition switch terminals and preventing the circuit from completing.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the security system harness date code label and replace harnesses manufactured on specific dates with new harnesses.
NHTSA Campaign #98V278000 — full official notice →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.