Chrysler ignition switches now...

Scalded Dog · 06-19-2014, 11:23 AM

Weird. I wonder if it's somehow possible that ALL ignition switches on ALL cars could somehow be shut the car off while being driven? Maybe all cars, at least those made from 1920 through well into the distant future, need to be recalled.

NHTSA probing Chrysler ignition problems

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Wednesday it has opened two new investigations into Chrysler over complaints that the ignition key could shut the engine off involuntarily and may cause air bags not to deploy in a crash.
The investigations cover about 1.2 million Chrysler vehicles.
The agency started looking into problems with air bag deployments after similar ignition switch problems in General Motors Co. vehicles. GM has recalled 2.6 million vehicles cars with defective ignition switches. GM links the defective switches to at least 13 deaths.
NHTSA said it has received at least 32 complaints from Chrysler drivers who reported that the ignition switch of their 2006-2007 Jeep Commander and 2005-2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles turned off after they accidentally hit it with their knees.
The second investigation is related to Chrysler's 2011 voluntary recall of 2010 Dodge Journey, Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country vehicles for a similar issue. Some owners said they still had the problem even after the recall fix was made. NHTSA said it also received complaints from owners of 2008-2009 models who said they may have the same ignition switch problem as the 2010 models.
NHTSA said there have been no reports of injuries or deaths related to the Chrysler investigation.
In a statement, Chrysler of Auburn Hills, Michigan, said it is awaiting more information from NHTSA and "is prepared to cooperate fully with the investigation."

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*Camaro_Corvette* · 06-19-2014, 12:00 PM

This is getting ridiculous.

c5Legend · 06-19-2014, 12:14 PM

My Chrysler is push start

Anyway, my knee goes no where next to my keys in the Camaro.. I would have to have a girl sitting on my lap and her knee would have to hit the keys

derklug · 06-19-2014, 12:18 PM

I have seen more problems with Chrysler PDM"s making cars quit than I have ignition switches.

ClawSS · 06-19-2014, 12:26 PM

^c5...maybe you are onto something. Maybe it isn't the driver's knees that are being reported as the ones hitting the ignition switch.

Silverlsinva · 06-19-2014, 06:10 PM

Looks like every car built in the past 10 to 15 years that has a big fob with a key in it might be recalled lol

G-Oil Guy · 06-19-2014, 08:19 PM

Maybe, I don't know, STOP SITTING SO F'ING CLOSE

_Nick_ · 06-20-2014, 12:01 AM

Oh shit, I just drove my car into a pole because I "accidentally" steered it there.

This is beyond ridiculous. It is just idiots taking advantage of the way GM has handled their recall on the Camaro. They figure maybe they can get something out of it. And they might, because this is all part of the "age of zero personal accountability".

Jay_LHD3 · 06-20-2014, 07:23 AM

WHAT THE HELL... where are you suppose to put your knees in that thing?

06-19-2014, 11:23 AM	#1
Scalded Dog Drives: 2011 1LT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Crestline, CA Posts: 3,029	Chrysler ignition switches now... Weird. I wonder if it's somehow possible that ALL ignition switches on ALL cars could somehow be shut the car off while being driven? Maybe all cars, at least those made from 1920 through well into the distant future, need to be recalled. NHTSA probing Chrysler ignition problems 2006 Jeep Grand CherokeeJeep The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Wednesday it has opened two new investigations into Chrysler over complaints that the ignition key could shut the engine off involuntarily and may cause air bags not to deploy in a crash. The investigations cover about 1.2 million Chrysler vehicles. The agency started looking into problems with air bag deployments after similar ignition switch problems in General Motors Co. vehicles. GM has recalled 2.6 million vehicles cars with defective ignition switches. GM links the defective switches to at least 13 deaths. NHTSA said it has received at least 32 complaints from Chrysler drivers who reported that the ignition switch of their 2006-2007 Jeep Commander and 2005-2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles turned off after they accidentally hit it with their knees. The second investigation is related to Chrysler's 2011 voluntary recall of 2010 Dodge Journey, Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country vehicles for a similar issue. Some owners said they still had the problem even after the recall fix was made. NHTSA said it also received complaints from owners of 2008-2009 models who said they may have the same ignition switch problem as the 2010 models. NHTSA said there have been no reports of injuries or deaths related to the Chrysler investigation. In a statement, Chrysler of Auburn Hills, Michigan, said it is awaiting more information from NHTSA and "is prepared to cooperate fully with the investigation." Advertisement

06-19-2014, 12:00 PM	#2
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,709 View My Garage	This is getting ridiculous. __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

06-19-2014, 12:14 PM	#3
c5Legend Camaro5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WA Posts: 1,155	My Chrysler is push start Anyway, my knee goes no where next to my keys in the Camaro.. I would have to have a girl sitting on my lap and her knee would have to hit the keys __________________ My Build '11 Chrysler 300 Limited / '10 Camaro 2LT

06-19-2014, 12:18 PM	#4
derklug Drives: 12 Boss 302 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, Mi Posts: 1,369	I have seen more problems with Chrysler PDM"s making cars quit than I have ignition switches. __________________ The biggest mistakes in life come when you know exactly what you are doing.

06-19-2014, 12:26 PM	#5
ClawSS High-tech Redneck Drives: '10 CGM SS, '02 2500HD, '09 300SRT8 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 757	^c5...maybe you are onto something. Maybe it isn't the driver's knees that are being reported as the ones hitting the ignition switch. __________________ "My friends call me Chris. Are you my friend?" 2010 CGM L99 2SS/RS - GPI SS3 VVT, BTR DoD Delete, Circle D 4c, BTR springs, Katech C5R Timing Chain, MRR-228 315/275, CAI, Elite catch-can, TSP 1 7/8" Headers + offroad pipes, Magnaflow 3", Pfadt springs, BMR LCAs, toelinks, trailing arms, cradle bushings, & sway bars w/ endlinks, Vitesse paddles, heritage grille, and an eBay splitter. Power upgrades by Race Proven Perf.; Tuning by ShorTuning.

06-19-2014, 06:10 PM	#6
Silverlsinva Drives: 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth Grigio Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Manassas, Va Posts: 3,124	Looks like every car built in the past 10 to 15 years that has a big fob with a key in it might be recalled lol

06-19-2014, 08:19 PM	#7
G-Oil Guy Where am I? Drives: Zoe the ZL1, 2012 Frontier Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mars, PA Posts: 6,071	Maybe, I don't know, STOP SITTING SO F'ING CLOSE __________________ FOR SALE: 2013 ZL1 Message me if interested

06-20-2014, 12:01 AM	#8
_Nick_ Drives: '87 T/A, '87 IROC, '70 Grand Prix Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Long Island Posts: 451	Oh shit, I just drove my car into a pole because I "accidentally" steered it there. This is beyond ridiculous. It is just idiots taking advantage of the way GM has handled their recall on the Camaro. They figure maybe they can get something out of it. And they might, because this is all part of the "age of zero personal accountability".

06-20-2014, 07:23 AM	#9
Jay_LHD3 Drives: 2019 F150 RCSB Abyss FX4 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,277	WHAT THE HELL... where are you suppose to put your knees in that thing?

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