Gm Ignition Switch

General motors has notified nhtsa that it is recalling vehicles because a defective ignition switch can affect the safe operation of airbag systems.
Gm ignition switch. Acdelco pt1964 professional ignition switch pigtail. It was a deadly defect in an ignition switch that led to the recall of millions of gm cars like the cobalt and the ion and the confirmed deaths of almost 30 drivers with close to 200 more being. It is usually located on the steering column just behind the ignition lock cylinder. 41 out of 5 stars 7.
The defect is blamed for at least 12 deaths. Major american auto manufacturer general motors gm is facing a potential wave of personal injury wrongful death and product liability claims related to a recent recall of 14 million vehicles for a faulty ignition switch. Acdelco d1414b gm original equipment black ignition lock cylinder. Free shipping on orders over 25 shipped by amazon.
First it created the vice president of global vehicle safety position now occupied by combs to report to top gm leadership. On february 6 2014 general motors gm recalled about 800000 of its small cars due to faulty ignition switches which could shut off the engine while the vehicle was in motion and thereby prevent the airbags from inflating. Gm has made a series of changes since the 2014 ignition switch recall. 48 out of 5 stars 42.
The ignition switch is one of the most important electronic components commonly found on many road going cars and trucks. Marietta attorney lance cooper was looking for answers behind a single car crash. Gm continued to market the reliability and safety of its motor vehicles which were equipped with this defective ignition switch gm ceo mary barra fired 15 employees including eight executives. Amazons choice for gm ignition switch.
Inside general motors deadly ignition switch scandal. The company continued to recall more of its cars over the next several months resulting in nearly 30 million cars recalled worldwide and paid compensation for 124 deaths. What he found led to a recall of 30 million vehicles.