General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #14V490000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V490000 by General Motors, Llc. Affecting model year 2002-2004 saturn vue vehicles manufactured september 11, 2001, to april 6, 2004 Includes 202,155 affected units, Ignition Key Can Be Removed When In On Position, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2002-2004 saturn vue vehicles manufactured september 11, 2001, to april 6, 2004

Defect Summary

General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2002-2004 saturn vue vehicles manufactured september 11, 2001, to april 6, 2004. in the affected vehicles, it may be possible for the key to be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "off" position.

Corrective Action

Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle to see if the key can be pulled out when the ignition is off. if it can, dealers will replace the ignition cylinder and keys, free of charge. the recall began in october 2014. owners may contact saturn customer service at 1-800-553-6000. gm's number for this recall is 14506. note: until a vehicle has been remedied, owners and operators are advised that when exiting, to be sure that the vehicle is in "park," or in the case of a manual transmission, that the vehicle is in the "reverse" position and the parking brake is engaged.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V490000
Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc
Report Received Date: 2014-08-08T00:00:00
Subject: Ignition key can be removed when in on position
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 202,155

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 14506
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2002-2004 saturn vue vehicles manufactured september 11, 2001, to april 6, 2004. in the affected vehicles, it may be possible for the key to be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "off" position.
Consequence Summary: If the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "off" position, the vehicle could roll away: (a) for an automatic transmission, if the transmission is not in the "park" position; or (b) for a manual transmission, if the parking brake is not engaged and the transmission is not in the "reverse" position. This potential for rollaway increases the risk for a crash and occupant or pedestrian injuries.
Corrective Action: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle to see if the key can be pulled out when the ignition is off. if it can, dealers will replace the ignition cylinder and keys, free of charge. the recall began in october 2014. owners may contact saturn customer service at 1-800-553-6000. gm's number for this recall is 14506. note: until a vehicle has been remedied, owners and operators are advised that when exiting, to be sure that the vehicle is in "park," or in the case of a manual transmission, that the vehicle is in the "reverse" position and the parking brake is engaged.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 36.5

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NHTSA ID: 14V490000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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