Recall 97V-055
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1997 Saturn Z: Electrical system (ignition, switch).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 97V-055
- Reported
- April 8, 1997
- Vehicles affected
- 319 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
It is possible to remove the ignition key while the cylinder is in the run position. This does not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 114, "theft protection."
The risk
The ignition key must be reinserted in the ignition cylinder to turn the engine off.
The fix
Dealers will perform a functional check of the ignition cylinder and, if necessary, to have the vehicle's ignition cylinder re-coded. Owners can perform this functional check themselves if they so desire.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during april 1997. Note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact saturn at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Saturn Z 1997