General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #19E064000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19E064000 by General Motors, Llc. Affecting replacement flip-key ignition transmitter assemblies sold as replacement equipment for 2010-2015 chevrolet camaro vehicles Includes 10,740 affected units, Knee Contact Can Turn Ignition Switch Off, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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replacement flip-key ignition transmitter assemblies sold as replacement equipment for 2010-2015 chevrolet camaro vehicles

Defect Summary

General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain replacement flip-key ignition transmitter assemblies sold as replacement equipment for 2010-2015 chevrolet camaro vehicles. gm dealers may have inadvertently sold these assemblies as replacement keys despite them having been recalled under nhtsa recall number 14v-346 (gm number 14294) when they were the original equipment assemblies. the driver may accidentally bump the ignition key with their knee, moving the ignition out of the run position and turning off the engine.

Corrective Action

Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the key with the flat blade design, free of charge. interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed november 6, 2019. owners received a second notice and the recall began february 4, 2020. owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. gm's number for this recall is n192223230.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 19E064000
Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc
Report Received Date: 2019-09-19T00:00:00
Subject: Knee contact can turn ignition switch off
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 10,740

Details

MFR Campaign Number: N192223230
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain replacement flip-key ignition transmitter assemblies sold as replacement equipment for 2010-2015 chevrolet camaro vehicles. gm dealers may have inadvertently sold these assemblies as replacement keys despite them having been recalled under nhtsa recall number 14v-346 (gm number 14294) when they were the original equipment assemblies. the driver may accidentally bump the ignition key with their knee, moving the ignition out of the run position and turning off the engine.
Consequence Summary: Once the engine is off, the vehicle can lose power steering and power braking, increasing the risk of a crash. the air bags may not deploy in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the key with the flat blade design, free of charge. interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed november 6, 2019. owners received a second notice and the recall began february 4, 2020. owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. gm's number for this recall is n192223230.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 22.41

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NHTSA ID: 19E064000
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