GM Recalls Vehicles for Ignition Switch Airbag Deployment Risk

Plain-English summary

General Motors LLC is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille, 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, 2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala, and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the electrical system, specifically the ignition switch.

In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring combined with road conditions or other jarring events may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position. This action turns off the engine. If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, the vehicle will lose engine power, power steering, and power braking, which increases the risk of a vehicle crash.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2014. Until the recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key, and remove any key fob from the key ring. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), or 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14299.

The recalled product

Product

CADILLAC, BUICK, CHEVROLET DEVILLE, LACROSSE, MONTE CARLO, DTS

Brand

CADILLAC

Manufacturer

General Motors LLC

Category

Vehicle — Ignition System

Hazard

• loss-of-control
• airbag-failure

Affected units

3,141,731

Is your product affected?

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Distribution

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