Stoneridge recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Stoneridge Inc. (Stoneridge) is recalling certain ignition switches, part numbers 31-110, 31-397, 31-400, 31-322, 31-409, 31-458, 31-498-01P, and 31-610, all with date code 183. The ignition switch may contain an internal defect that may cause the starter to engage when a key is partially inserted, before the key is turned.
What could happen
Unintended engine startup could cause injury to a person working in the engine compartment. Additionally, vehicles with standard transmissions may experience unexpected movement, which may result in personal injury or a crash.
The fix
Stoneridge will replace the ignition switches, free of charge. The recall began during May 2013. Owners may contact Stoneridge at 1-781-830-0340.
Vehicles covered
- Stoneridge Ignition Switch
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13E032000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Stoneridge Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 5, 2013
- Owners notified
- May 24, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 5,479
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Equipment; Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.