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WillVan · 06-13-2014, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 5ohcamaro

actually there were a few deaths related to this recall. which is why they started it. BUT apparently the parts are delayed due to them coming from China.

No no no... there were 4 minor injuries from 3 accidents. No deaths.

Angrybird 12 · 06-13-2014, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by RobertRS

My dealer rep informed me today that they had a second briefing on this and it may also involve the switch tumblers. I guess we'll just have to wait and see how it all plays out.

Don't know what that would have to do with someone bumping it with their knee, that just doesn't make sense.

Sunkistcamaro · 06-13-2014, 10:43 PM

Anyone know if we can convert to push button?

BMTGIE · 06-13-2014, 10:44 PM

Will not be bringing my car in, my knees don't come close to the fob. I like my switchblade key....

5ohcamaro · 06-13-2014, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by WillVan

No no no... there were 4 minor injuries from 3 accidents. No deaths.

ah ok. i read this article stating that there were 13 deaths. but i guess it was some other ignition problem.

http://www.carthrottle.com/gms-scand...-get-recalled/

Angrybird 12 · 06-13-2014, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 5ohcamaro

ah ok. i read this article stating that there were 13 deaths. but i guess it was some other ignition problem.

http://www.carthrottle.com/gms-scand...-get-recalled/

That was the one on the cobalts, HHR, Ions, G5s, Skys and Solstices, not the same issue as the Camaro.

RobertRS · 06-13-2014, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

Don't know what that would have to do with someone bumping it with their knee, that just doesn't make sense.

It would make sense only if GM designed a key cylinder that had a failsafe lever, button, or similar mechanism that would need to the actuated along with a key that would not allow it to be inadvertently kicked to the off position. I'm not on the inside of these meetings so I have no idea what the final fix will be. Seems anything that would stick into the existing cylinder could potentially be kicked to off unless it was flexible. I'll just wait and see what they come up with and decide whether I want one.

SS Jett · 06-13-2014, 11:01 PM

Why is this just a recall on Camaros and not the other GM vehicles that uses the exact same setup?

Moonshade · 06-13-2014, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by RobertRS

My dealer rep informed me today that they had a second briefing on this and it may also involve the switch tumblers. I guess we'll just have to wait and see how it all plays out.

Maybe they want to do the tumblers so we cant use our old keys. I'm with everyone else unless they want to upgrade me I will keep my switchblade key. I'm 6'4" and have had my car since Nov. 2009 and keep only 3 other keys on the FOB and never had any issues.

Highland Ranger · 06-13-2014, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Moonshade

Maybe they want to do the tumblers so we cant use our old keys. I'm with everyone else unless they want to upgrade me I will keep my switchblade key. I'm 6'4" and have had my car since Nov. 2009 and keep only 3 other keys on the FOB and never had any issues.

Then they'd need to column, the glove box, drivers door and in verts the emergency trunk release.

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EdRedCamaro2 · 06-13-2014, 11:08 PM

The shadow of my 2010 has not darkened the entrance to a service department since I took delivery in September, 2009. She's not going in for this recall, either. I love the switchblade key, and I'm not giving it up for a garden-variety detached key fob.

Angrybird 12 · 06-13-2014, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by RobertRS

It would make sense only if GM designed a key cylinder that had a failsafe lever, button, or similar mechanism that would need to the actuated along with a key that would not allow it to be inadvertently kicked to the off position. I'm not on the inside of these meetings so I have no idea what the final fix will be. Seems anything that would stick into the existing cylinder could potentially be kicked to off unless it was flexible. I'll just wait and see what they come up with and decide whether I want one.

That would be overkill in my opinion. This whole deal is ridiculous.

camguynj · 06-13-2014, 11:12 PM

Expect it to look like this

Low Saturn · 06-13-2014, 11:15 PM

View Poll Results: Do you plan to get this recall if you had a choice?
Yes	245	15.30%
No	1,356	84.70%
Voters: 1601. You may not vote on this poll

06-13-2014, 10:43 PM	#591
Sunkistcamaro Drives: 69 Camaro & 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: CT Posts: 319	Anyone know if we can convert to push button? __________________ 2013 IO 2SS/RS 1LE (1 of 95)

06-13-2014, 11:08 PM	#599
EdRedCamaro2 4BC Motorsports Drives: 2010 1SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cincinnati OH Posts: 215 View My Garage	The shadow of my 2010 has not darkened the entrance to a service department since I took delivery in September, 2009. She's not going in for this recall, either. I love the switchblade key, and I'm not giving it up for a garden-variety detached key fob. __________________ 1SS/RJT/Sunroof TPW 9/7/09 3800: 9/14/09 Arrived 9/24/09 "In racing, they say that your car goes where your eyes go...I know it's true; racing doesn't lie" The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein

06-13-2014, 11:12 PM	#601
camguynj Drives: '13 SS/RS LS3 BRM Cammed NPP Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 3,812 View My Garage	Recall -The Fix Expect it to look like this

06-13-2014, 11:15 PM	#602
Low Saturn Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 1,371	__________________

06-13-2014, 10:44 PM	#592
BMTGIE Drives: 2014 RRM SS/ 2011 Black LS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 305	Will not be bringing my car in, my knees don't come close to the fob. I like my switchblade key....

06-13-2014, 11:01 PM	#596
SS Jett Drives: 2013 ZL1 #17 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 71	Why is this just a recall on Camaros and not the other GM vehicles that uses the exact same setup?