Electrical System:Ignition:Switch (97V055000)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION

Model(s): 1997 SATURN Z

Campaign No: 97V055000

Number of Affected Vehicles: 319

Beginning Date of Manufacture: 1997 JAN

Ending Date of Manufacture: 1997 FEB

SYSTEM

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT

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."

CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT

THE IGNITION KEY MUST BE REINSERTED IN THE IGNITION CYLINDER TO TURN THE ENGINE OFF.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. For more information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. For the hearing impaired, call (800) 424-9153.