The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18E095000·Announced 2018-10-10

Alpha Technology Ignition Switch Recall Due to Engine Stall Risk

Alpha Technology is recalling mechanical key ignition switches that may shift out of the RUN position, causing the engine to turn off and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (ignition switch) where the engine can turn off while driving, explicitly stated to increase the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Alpha Technology Corp is recalling certain mechanical key ignition switch systems, part number FOJ57 00000. The recall involves 153,462 units. The defect occurs when weight on the key ring, road conditions, or other jarring events cause the ignition switch to move from the RUN position to the ACCESSORY position, which turns off the engine.

The vehicle stalling from the engine turning off could increase the risk of a crash. 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.

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.

The recalled product

Product
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH recall
Manufacturer
Alpha Technology Corp
Category
Vehicle — Ignition System
Hazard
Affected units
153,462

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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