Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
The ignition switch in your vehicle is a critical component that ensures your airbags deploy in case of an accident. In some models, the weight of items on your key ring could cause the ignition switch to shift out of the 'run' position, disabling your engine, power steering, and power brakes.
Risk if Unfixed
If the ignition switch isn't in the 'run' position, your airbags may not deploy in a crash, putting you at risk of serious injury. You could also lose control of your vehicle because the engine, power steering, and power brakes will shut off.
Free Fix
Your dealer will install a special key ring and insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head, free of charge. This will ensure your airbags deploy as intended and your vehicle remains safe to drive. You should schedule this repair as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille, 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, 2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala, and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position will cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), and 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14299.
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