Chevrolet, Pontiac, Saturn 2003–2011 Electrical System recall

Recalled April 30, 2014 · NHTSA recall 14E021000 · Chevrolet

Hazard

If the ignition switch moves from the run position to accessory, the car would stall and the air bags will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury to the occupants.

Remedy

UCI-FRAM Group has notified its purchasers to quarantine and return all inventory. Any switches already installed in vehicles will be replaced by GM dealers as part of NHTSA recall 14V-047, free of charge. UCI-Fram's purchasers should contact UCI-FRAM Group at 1-800-890-2075. GM vehicle owners requiring additional information on that recall campaign should contact GM at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-762-2737 (Pontiac) or 1-800-553-6000 (Saturn).

Units

14,529 units

Description

UCI-FRAM Group is recalling certain LS1328 ignition Switches sold as Wells LS1328, Duralast LS1328, Airtex 1S6097, and Carquest 53-27479, and LS1497 Ignition Switches sold as Wells LS1497, Duralast LS1497, Airtex 1S10961, and Carquest 53-27967, for use on various General Motors model and model year vehicles during repair and replacement of the original ignition switch. The weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the affected ignition switches to move out of the run position, turning off the engine and disabling the air bags.

What to do

Product

Chevrolet 1S10961 · Chevrolet 1S6097 · Chevrolet 53-27479 · Chevrolet 53-27967 · Chevrolet COBALT · Chevrolet G5 · Chevrolet HHR · Chevrolet ION · Chevrolet LS1328 · Chevrolet LS1497 · Chevrolet PURSUIT · Chevrolet SKY · Chevrolet SOLSTICE

Manufacturer(s)

General Motors, LLC · UCI International LLC

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →