Astrostart · Canada · Crit
Astrostart Remote Starter: Electrical
Affects Astrostart Remote Starter · 1991–1996 — about 1K vehicles.
The hazard
NOTE: UNITS INSTALLED ON CHEVROLET LUMINA APV AND PONTIAC TRANS SPORT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL REAR HEATER OR FRONT AND REAR HEATER AIR CONDITIONER. THE REMOTE STARTER IS WIRED INTO THE CIRCUIT FOR THE REAR HEATER/HEATER AIR CONDITIONER. IF THE SWITCH FOR THE REAR HEATER OR AIR CONDITIONER IS TURNED ON WHEN THE REMOTE STARTER IS USED, THE CIRCUIT COULD BE OVERLOADED RESULTING IN HEATING OF WIRES AND A POSSIBLE FIRE. CORRECTION: RELAY WILL BE INSTALLED WHICH WILL BYPASS THE HEATER/AIR CONDITIONER CIRCUIT WHEN THE REMOTE STARTER IS USED.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational