Vehicle Keyless Entry and Ignition Systems May Be Unsafe

Los Angeles, CA: Questions are being raised about the safety of vehicle keyless entry and ignition systems, after consumers reported that they were unable to shut off their cars in emergency situations. The issue, according to the Los Angeles Times, (01/24/10) is that there is no universal standard for the keyless systems. This means that in some cases, the driver must hold down the power button for three seconds to shut down the car, while in other cases the driver must tap the power button two or three times. In still other cases, the car can be shut down with one push of the power button, but the vehicle must be in neutral.

This results in confusion for drivers when it comes to shutting down their vehicle in emergency situations. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration noted that the push-button ignition system in a Lexus driven by California Highway Patrol Officer Mark Saylor was one of the "significant factors" in the crash that killed Saylor and three family members.

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Published on Jan-25-10