The contact owns a 1995 Oldsmobile Achieva. The contact was experiencing difficulty starting the vehicle. She would have to depress the accelerator pedal occasionally in order for it to start. While driving 35 mph, she smelled something burning and noticed smoke coming from under the hood. The smell and smoke occurred at random. The vehicle also stalled and completely shut down at least three times. Initially, when the contact would attempt to restart the vehicle, it would immediately restart. After a short time, it would take longer to restart. There were no warning lights before the stalling occurred. The dealer stated that her VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 00V287000 (electrical system:starter assembly). The purchase date and powertrain were unknown. The current mileage was approximately 70,000 and failure mileage was approximately 69,900.

- Akron, OH, USA

Recall 00V287000 on starter. Vehicle was parked in middle of night and it caught on fire and burned, totalled. This happened 3 weeks prior to recall on this component. The manufacturer stated that the consumer had received settlement from insurance and can not assume responsibility.

- North Collins, NY, USA