NHTSA Complaint #10066122 — 1999 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10066122
Vehicle	1999 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Date of Incident	April 13, 2004
Date Filed	April 14, 2004
Mileage	44,465 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	OH

Consumer Description

IGNITION SWITCH FAILED TO TURN DUE TO DROPPED TUMBLER IN KEY CYLINDER. REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF ENTIRE LOCK AND SWITCH ASSEMBLY ($425 PARTS PLUS LABOR) DUE TO THE FAILURE OF A $2 TUMBLER IN THE LOCK. DEALER SAID THAT THEY (1 DEALERSHIP) REPLACE APPROX. 5 SWITCHES OF THIS DESIGN (GM INSTRUMENT PANEL-MOUNTED IGNITION SWITCHES) PER MONTH DUE TO THIS TYPE OF FAILURE. MECHANIC ATTRIBUTED FAILURE TO FAULTY DESIGN.

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