Is there a GM Ignition Switch Recall for a W24 Workhorse?

rgatijnet1 wrote:
The only thing on the W24 series Workhorse chassis made by GM is the engine. GM got out of the motor home chassis business back in 2002.

This is exactly why the ignition switch is not the problem.

The problem is the steering wheel interlock/shifter as I stated in my previous message.

Gm's ignition switch problem relates to a heavy key chain shutting off the ignition. This problem started long after GM made their last motorhome.

-Tom

The only thing on the W24 series Workhorse chassis made by GM is the engine. GM got out of the motor home chassis business back in 2002.

Are fuzzy dice a problem?

I also drilled holes in the ignition key to save weight, like I did with my shortened toothbrush handle for backpacking.

Pangaea Ron wrote:
I've talked to a few other W24 Chassis owners (8.1L Vortec) that have had ignition switch problems, could this be another gift from GM?

I haven't heard anything. . . just wondering?

If you get drunk, don't wear your seat belt then hit another vehicle/go down a ditch or hit a tree, causing your knee to turn off the ignition, I doubt you have an issue!!
Just make sure you also don't have 5# of keychain accessories hanging from the key!

Thanks all for your thoughts.

I'll pretend that nothing is wrong until it's not.

La, la, la, la, la,

No.

Some have a problem getting out of park. The safety interlock can be stubborn. Cause is a very heavy vehicle with 6-8000 lbs on the front end.

If you have a problem shifting out of park, raise your front tires off the ground. This takes the binding pressure off the key/shifter interlock.

Some drivers may be misinterpreting this problem as a faulty ignition switch.

I've encountered this once or twice.

-Tom

There was a known problem with the older P chassis Workhorse. There has not been any issues with the W series ignition switches UNLESS the coach manufacturer tried to run too many things through the ignition switch, which is what happened to some of the P series units. The P series ignition switches tended to overheat because of the headlight and fog lights all ran directly through the ignition switch rather than using a relay to control the lights.

More than likely. GM is infamous for letting customers engineer their vehicles. This stuff dates back to at least the 70's.