Knee contact may turn ignition switch off
Defect Summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling all 2010-2014 chevrolet camaro vehicles manufactured december 3, 2008 to may 23, 2014. in the affected vehicles, the driver may accidentally hit the ignition key with their knee, unintentionally knocking the key out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Safety Consequence
If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. additionally, a key knocked out of the run position could cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will remove the key blade from the original flip key/rke transmitter assemblies, and provide two new keys and two key rings per key. the recall began august 25, 2014. owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. gm's number for this recall is 14294. note: until the recall has been performed, it is very important that drivers adjust their seat and steering column to allow clearance between their knee and the ignition key.
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FAQ: Recall 14V346000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 14V346000?
NHTSA recall 14V346000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on June 20, 2014. It addresses: Knee contact may turn ignition switch off. The recall affects approximately 464,712 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V346000 or the manufacturer campaign number 14294. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.