Large Recall NHTSA · 18E095000 Reported October 10, 2018

Ignition switch may turn off

Q: What is recall 18E095000?

NHTSA recall 18E095000 was issued by Alpha Technology Corp on October 10, 2018. It addresses: Ignition switch may turn off. The recall affects approximately 153,462 vehicles , with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Alpha Technology Corp · Electrical System · 153,462 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

18E095000

Manufacturer Campaign

N/A

Manufacturer

Alpha Technology Corp

Component

Electrical System

Vehicles Affected

153,462

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

October 10, 2018

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

The vehicle stall from the engine turning off could increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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 you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Alpha Technology Corp dealer and reference recall ID 18E095000 or campaign N/A.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 18E095000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 18E095000?

NHTSA recall 18E095000 was issued by Alpha Technology Corp on October 10, 2018. It addresses: Ignition switch may turn off. The recall affects approximately 153,462 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Alpha Technology Corp dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18E095000 or the manufacturer campaign number N/A. 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.