A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.
- Engine / equipment
- Ignition switch and starter motor
- Period mentioned
- Only production periods and VINs documented in the application conditions.
- Symptoms
- The key does not spring back after starting; starter noise, and the starter can be damaged; in rare cases, risk of overheating.
- Possible cause described
- The ignition switch may not disengage properly after starting and leave the key in the start position, so the starter pinion does not release.
- Check for the garage
- Check the recall by VIN; replace the ignition switch and check the starter motor and its wiring.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; check whether the free recall remedy remains outstanding for the VIN.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.