Vehicle recall 97V055000 · April 8, 1997
1997 Saturn Z
It is possible to remove the ignition key while the cylinder is in the run position.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- It is possible to remove the ignition key while the cylinder is in the run position. This does not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 114, "theft protection."
- Consequence
- The ignition key must be reinserted in the ignition cylinder to turn the engine off.
- Remedy
- Dealers will perform a functional check of the ignition cylinder and, if necessary, to have the vehicle's ignition cylinder re-coded. Owners can perform this functional check themselves if they so desire.
- Notes
- Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during April 1997. Note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Saturn at 1-800-553-6000.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 97V055000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 8, 1997
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- April 9, 1997
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 319
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
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