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Search Results   Report Date : February 10, 2010 at 12:51 AM NHTSA Action Number : PE99063 N/A NHTSA Action Number : PE99063 NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A Make / Models :         Model/Build Years:          PONTIAC / GRAND AM     1994-1995 Manufacturer : GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Component : STEERING Date Investigation Opened : October 7, 1999 Date Investigation Closed : March 3, 2000 Summary: ODI has received 9 complaints from owners of 1994-1995 Pontiac Grand Am vehicles alleging steering column-related fires. In 7 of the 9 cases, the fire is alleged to have occurred after the operator experienced a malfunction of the starter circuit. In 3 cases, the complainants allege that the starter engage after the key was removed from the lock cylinder. The alleged fires are reported to be severe to the extent that 6 are alleged to have resulted in a total loss of the vehicle. In one case, it is alleged that the vehicle was parked in an indoor garage and the resulting are completely consumer the home and an adjacent vehicle. A Preliminary Evaluation is necessary to ascertain the scope of the alleged problem. Check to Request Research. Submit below.