2008 Pontiac G8 | 2009 Pontiac G8 | 2012 Chevrolet Caprice | 2011 Chevrolet Caprice | 2013 Chevrolet Caprice — Electrical system: ignition
Published September 9, 2014 · Recall initiated: September 9, 2014
Summary
NHTSA records recall 14V540000, published September 9, 2014. Recalling firm: General Motors, LLC; 2008 Pontiac G8 | 2009 Pontiac G8 | 2012 Chevrolet Caprice | 2011 Chevrolet Caprice | 2013 Chevrolet Caprice — Electrical system: ignition.
What's the hazard
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Chevrolet Caprice vehicles manufactured October 15, 2010, to December 6, 2013, and 2008-2009 Pontiac G8 vehicles manufactured July 25, 2007, to February 18, 2009. In the affected vehicles, the driver may accidentally hit the ignition key with their knee, unintentionally knocking the key out of the run position, turning off the engine.
What to do
GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove the key blade from the original flip key/RKE transmitter assemblies, and cut and fit a revised key blade and housing assembly, in which the blade has been indexed by 90 degrees, to the original RKE transmitter assembly. GM issued an interim notification to owners on December 31, 2014. The recall began on February 4, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is 14445. Note: Until the recall has been performed, it is very important that drivers adjust their seat and steering column to allow clearance between their knee and the ignition key.
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Recall details
- Brand
- PONTIAC
- Model
- G8
- Manufacturer
- General Motors, LLC
- Lot
- 2008 PONTIAC G8 | 2009 PONTIAC G8 | 2012 CHEVROLET CAPRICE | 2011 CHEVROLET CAPRICE | 2013 CHEVROLET CAPRICE
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2008 Pontiac G8 | 2009 Pontiac G8 | 2012 Chevrolet Caprice | 2011 Chevrolet Caprice | 2013 Chevrolet Caprice — Electrical system: ignition recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V540000 on September 9, 2014. Reported hazard: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Chevrolet Caprice vehicles manufactured October 15, 2010, to December 6, 2013, and 2008-2009 Pontiac G8 vehicles manufactured July 25, 2007, to February 18, 2009. In the affected vehicles, the driver may accidentally hit the ignition key with their knee, unintentionally knocking the key out of the run position, turning off the engine.
What should I do if I have this product?
GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove the key blade from the original flip key/RKE transmitter assemblies, and cut and fit a revised key blade and housing assembly, in which the blade has been indexed by 90 degrees, to the original RKE transmitter assembly. GM issued an interim notification to owners on December 31, 2014. The recall began on February 4, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is 14445. Note: Until the recall has been performed, it is very important that drivers adjust their seat and steering column to allow clearance between their knee and the ignition key.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: PONTIAC. Model: G8.