NHTSA Recall 97V055000
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V055000; Date: Apr. 8, 1997
The ignition key must be reinserted in the ignition cylinder to turn the engine off.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Saturn Z
Component: Electrical System:ignition:switch
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 319
Recall Summary:
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. "
How to 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.
Recall Notes:
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 1-800-553-6000. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 9, 1997
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