EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car Cadillac “Escalade” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0301/15
Summary
null It is possible for the ignition key to get stuck in the 'start' position if the vehicle’s interior ambient temperature is sufficiently high. If the vehicle is driven under these conditions and the vehicle’s interior temperature then cools, or if the vehicle experiences a significant jarring event, the ignition lock cylinder could move out of the 'start' position, rotate past the 'run' position, and move into…
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Product
Passenger car — Cadillac
- Brand
- Cadillac
- Name / model
- Escalade · Type: GMT926EC type-approval number: e13*2001/116*0191*05 - 07
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger car.
- Production dates: European vehicles from 9 May 2011 to 21 May 2012.
What is the risk?
- null It is possible for the ignition key to get stuck in the 'start' position if the vehicle’s interior ambient temperature is sufficiently high. If the vehicle is driven under these conditions and the vehicle’s interior temperature then cools, or if the vehicle experiences a significant jarring event, the ignition lock cylinder could move out of the 'start' position, rotate past the 'run' position, and move into the 'accessory' position. If this were to occur, engine power, power steering, and power braking would be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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