Recall - Ignition Switch Key Interlock Repair: Overview

03-034

January 28, 2004

Applies To:
See VEHICLES AFFECTED

Safety Recall: Ignition Switch Key Interlock

Updated information is shown by asterisks.

(Supersedes 03-034, dated January 15, 2004)

BACKGROUND

Limited batches of an ignition switch component do not have sufficient surface hardness. An ignition switch with this defective component may wear excessively, making it possible to remove the key when the shift lever is not in Park. If the driver does not set the parking brake when parking, the vehicle could roll, and a crash could occur.

VEHICLES AFFECTED

1995 2.3CL: ALL
1995 3.0CL: ALL
1999 2.3CL:
From VIN 19UYA3...XL000001
thru 19UYA3...XL005705

1999 3.0CL:
From VIN 19UYA2...XL000001
thru 19UYA2...XL006544

1999 3.2TL:
From VIN 19UA56...XA000001
thru 19UA56...XA023963

Not all vehicles within the VIN ranges are affected by this recall. Before beginning work on a vehicle, verify its eligibility by checking at least one of these items:

^ The customer has a notification letter.

^ The vehicle is shown on your campaign responsibility report.

^ The vehicle is shown as eligible on an iN VIN status inquiry.

In addition to the bulleted verification items, check for a punch mark above the sixth character of the engine compartment VIN. A punch mark in that location means the key interlock has already been repaired.

Some vehicles affected by this recall may be in your used car inventory. According to federal law, these vehicles cannot be sold or leased until they are repaired. To see if a vehicle is affected by this campaign, do a VIN status inquiry before selling it.

Some of the vehicles involved in this campaign are affected by other campaigns and may not have been repaired. As a convenience to your client, do a VIN status inquiry, and complete all outstanding campaigns on the same visit.

CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION

All owners of affected vehicles will be sent a notification of this campaign.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Inspect the interlock function of the ignition switch, and depending on whether or not the key can be removed, install Key Interlock Repair Kit A or Key Interlock Repair Kit B.

PARTS INFORMATION





Key Interlock Repair Kit A: P/N 06351-S84-000





Key Interlock Repair Kit B: P/N 06352-S84-000

REQUIRED SPECIAL TOOLS





Interlock Tool Kit: T/N 07AAC-S84A130 (Includes slide hammer, gauge block, two roll pin punches, and eight extractor wires)

REQUIRED MATERIALS

Permalube Grease (3-ounce tube): P/N 08734-0030





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