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abaucom21 · 09-17-2014, 12:06 PM

An option is have only one switchblade fob changed to the hanging key. Just say you can not find the other switchblade. Therefore, your auto records will indicate no outstanding recalls which is good. I know here in Canada you can not import a car until it is documented no outstanding recalls.

My thought is they should have also issued a new fob (new smaller design) with the separate key. Just pulling the key out of the fob is a half-ass solution done on the cheap. The gap in the fob is large enough to stash your meds. At this time going to ignore the recall but keeping the recall letter with the rest of the car paperwork for future consideration.

slick rick · 09-17-2014, 02:25 PM

krisprz2010camaross · 09-17-2014, 03:02 PM

So you can just do one key fob? And how does the side where the key looks?

TAILSPIN2012 · 09-17-2014, 04:32 PM

Just had mine done. Wish I would have taken just one key and kept the other original.

gajagfan · 09-17-2014, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by TAILSPIN2012

Just had mine done. Wish I would have taken just one key and kept the other original.

I have thought about doing this. Will they let you?

CRF8 · 09-17-2014, 04:43 PM

I had my free oil change today. I declined the key recall and they typed it into the computer. That's all there was to it, no disclaimer to sign. In the future maybe I will have one of the keys done, maybe not !

Alfieboy · 09-17-2014, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Squillo

Sign the waiver and decline the recall.

pickwithaustin · 09-17-2014, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by krisprz2010camaross

So you can just do one key fob?

Of course. Just tell them you lost or don't know where the second one is. It is not like they're going to come to the house and search your drawer's and cabinet's.

krisprz2010camaross · 09-17-2014, 05:51 PM

I'll do my spare then and how long does it take?

somewhatdamaged · 09-17-2014, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Manbearpig

Unless you have an "Aggressively kickboxing the shit out of the ignition" issue or are 7'0 this recall isn't for you. It's literally just GM covering their rears in the event that something DOES come of it.

If we had a true issue with the ignition it would have came up a long time ago and would have been documented on here. It's honestly up to you if you want to snap the switchblade. Most dealerships will give you the option, I know mine did. If you're honestly worried about it the best thing to do is take the switchblade off your key-ring and drive with it only in the ignition.

This

They can take my fobs from "my cold dead hands" Not doing it

45th4ken · 09-17-2014, 06:18 PM

I declined the so called re-call. No issues.

Keyless go, comfort access. You would think this would at least be an option by year 2015.

bandier · 09-17-2014, 06:30 PM

Surprisingly, I just got a recall notice for my '09 Chrysler Town & Country which doesnt have a switchblade style key but does have a large fob type thing that is inserted into the ignition. Sheesh not another one.

Dennis Northwest · 09-18-2014, 12:55 PM

I went in for an oil change and was told I HAD to have the key recall done. I not so politely told them that it's MY car and refused to do it. A week later, the same dealer sold me a switchblade fob with a key attached. Apparently, my dealer wants me to do the key recall but is also willing to sell me the death-key switchblade.

pickwithaustin · 09-18-2014, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Dennis Northwest

I went in for an oil change and was told I HAD to have the key recall done. I not so politely told them that it's MY car and refused to do it. A week later, the same dealer sold me a switchblade fob with a key attached. Apparently, my dealer wants me to do the key recall but is also willing to sell me the death-key switchblade.

Gotta love how one hand does not talk to the other over there, LOL

09-17-2014, 02:25 PM	#30
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09-17-2014, 03:02 PM	#31
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09-17-2014, 04:32 PM	#32
TAILSPIN2012 Drives: 2012 CAMARO 2SS VERT Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: PENNSYLVANIA Posts: 5	KEY RECALL Just had mine done. Wish I would have taken just one key and kept the other original.

09-17-2014, 04:43 PM	#34
CRF8 Scenic City Camaro Drives: 2022 Camaro ZL-1 /1974 Firebird 400 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 578 View My Garage	I had my free oil change today. I declined the key recall and they typed it into the computer. That's all there was to it, no disclaimer to sign. In the future maybe I will have one of the keys done, maybe not ! __________________ 2022 Camaro ZL-1, grey 1974 Firebird Formula 400, white https://www.facebook.com/groups/Camaro/ https://www.facebook.com/CRFinTN/?modal=admin_todo_tour

09-17-2014, 05:51 PM	#37
krisprz2010camaross Drives: 2010 Camaro 2ss/Rs Transformers Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Yorba Linda, California Posts: 1,564	I'll do my spare then and how long does it take? __________________ YouTube:Krisprz garage Insta:kris__perez & krisprz_garage LS3 conversion Vararam intake(tune model) Kooks LT headers & cats delete Corsa ZL1 3" exhaust RedBarn Racing Tune CMS Stage 3 Cam AFR CNC ported heads MSD Spark plug wires LNC-2000 Launch controller NGK TR6 Spark Plugs 1le strut tower brace-TPIS spacers Nick Williams 102mm throttle body Fast lsxr 102 intake manifold Slp 25% UDP Katech Tensioner Pulley Circle D 3600-3700 multi disk Stall GM 3.91 gears DDS carbon fiber driveshaft ZL1 fuel pump & injectors Flex fuel sensor(91/E85) https://wheelwell.com/kris-perez

09-17-2014, 12:06 PM	#29
abaucom21 Drives: 2011 2LT White, 1966 TBird conv. Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ottawa Ontario Posts: 682	An option is have only one switchblade fob changed to the hanging key. Just say you can not find the other switchblade. Therefore, your auto records will indicate no outstanding recalls which is good. I know here in Canada you can not import a car until it is documented no outstanding recalls. My thought is they should have also issued a new fob (new smaller design) with the separate key. Just pulling the key out of the fob is a half-ass solution done on the cheap. The gap in the fob is large enough to stash your meds. At this time going to ignore the recall but keeping the recall letter with the rest of the car paperwork for future consideration.

09-17-2014, 06:18 PM	#39
45th4ken Drives: 45th Anniversary Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 56	I declined the so called re-call. No issues. Keyless go, comfort access. You would think this would at least be an option by year 2015.

09-17-2014, 06:30 PM	#40
bandier Got mine! Drives: 2021 LT1 RS - Orange Crush Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fallbrook, CA Posts: 1,298	Surprisingly, I just got a recall notice for my '09 Chrysler Town & Country which doesnt have a switchblade style key but does have a large fob type thing that is inserted into the ignition. Sheesh not another one. __________________ Camaro lover since 1984 when I got my first car a 1978 Camaro LT with a 2 barrel carb on 305 V8... yes I put in a 350 with a 4 barrel.

09-18-2014, 12:55 PM	#41
Dennis Northwest Drives: 16 1SS A8 NPP Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 99 View My Garage	I went in for an oil change and was told I HAD to have the key recall done. I not so politely told them that it's MY car and refused to do it. A week later, the same dealer sold me a switchblade fob with a key attached. Apparently, my dealer wants me to do the key recall but is also willing to sell me the death-key switchblade.