With the key at “off” and a gear engaged, the engine may start by itself and the car move, because of wear in the lock cylinder (Antara from 2007 to 2010)

A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.

Engine / equipment

Ignition lock cylinder: Opel Antara

Period mentioned

Years 2007–2010 (only the VINs in the recall)

Symptoms

With the key in the off position and a gear engaged, the engine may start by itself and the car may move.

Possible cause described

The ignition lock cylinder may wear more than normal. GM Austria confirmed to the Austrian motoring club ÖAMTC that, because of this, the engine may start by itself with the key at “off” and a gear engaged, and the car may move. The recall started in early June 2015 and in Austria it affected 1,319 Antara from 2007 to 2010.

Check for the garage

Ask an Opel dealer, with the VIN, whether your Antara has this recall outstanding. Meanwhile, always apply the handbrake and take the key out when you park.

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.

Sources from the original database