recall information
Recall number
REC-000491
PRA number
2014/14372
Campaign number
14-H-16
Original published date
make and model information
Make
Holden
Model
BARINA & TRAX
Affected units
9,208
What are the defects?
A wear condition in the ignition key cylinder actuator trigger may allow the vehicle starter motor to crank the engine if the key is left inside the ignition key cylinder and in the “OFF” position, while the vehicle is parked.
What are the hazards?
If, when the vehicle is parked, the ignition key is left in the cylinder, the manual transmission is left in gear and the park brake is insufficiently applied, the vehicle may move unintentionally when the starter motor cranks the engine.
What should consumers do?
Holden will write to all affected customers to notify them of required action.
Supplier details
GM Holden Ltd (trading as Holden)
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.