Alpha recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Alpha Technology Corp (Alpha) is recalling certain mechanical key ignition switch systems, part number FOJ57 00000. Over time, weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the RUN position into the ACCESSORY position, turning off the engine.
What could happen
The vehicle stall from the engine turning off could increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Alpha has notified the affected vehicle manufacturers. If those manufacturers determine that the switches create a safety risk in their vehicles, they will notify their owners and replace the switch, free of charge.
Vehicles covered
- Alpha Ignition Switch
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18E095000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Alpha Technology Corp
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 10, 2018
- Owners notified
- Oct 10, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 153,462
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Dec 18, 2016 to Jun 2, 2017
- Part
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
- Maker's own recall number
- N/A
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.