Uci International Llc | NHTSA Recall #14E021000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14E021000 by Uci International Llc. Affecting 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 Includes 14,529 affected units, Aftermarket Replacement Ignition Switches, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsls1328 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
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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).