Alpha Ignition Switch: Electrical system
Recall 18E095000 · Oct 10, 2018 · Alpha Technology Corp
153,462
units affected
153,462
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18E095000
- Date
- Oct 10, 2018
- Maker
- Alpha Technology Corp
- Units affected
- 153,462
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Electrical system > Ignition > Switch
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Alpha Technology Corp (Alpha) is recalling certain mechanical key ignition switch systems, part number FOJ57 00000. Over time, weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the RUN position into the ACCESSORY position, turning off the engine.
What can happen
The vehicle stall from the engine turning off could increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Alpha has notified the affected vehicle manufacturers. If those manufacturers determine that the switches create a safety risk in their vehicles, they will notify their owners and replace the switch, free of charge.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha | Ignition Switch | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18E095000?
1 model: Alpha Ignition Switch (all years), about 153,462 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18E095000?
Alpha has notified the affected vehicle manufacturers. If those manufacturers determine that the switches create a safety risk in their vehicles, they will notify their owners and replace the switch, free of charge.
What can happen?
The vehicle stall from the engine turning off could increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.