British health and sensor technology group Halma (LON:HLMA) said on Tuesday it had bought US interlocks maker Kirk
Key Interlock Company for about USD14.7m (EUR10.2m) in cash.
According to NHTSA, 'The ignition
key interlock cable may allow the interlocking cam to fall forward and allow the ignition key to be removed from the ignition switch when the gearshift mechanism is not in the park position.'
said Wednesday it will repair the Fit subcompact, the Stream minivan and seven other models, produced between April 2001 and March 2002, due to malfunctioning
key interlock systems.
Other options include
key interlock, key operation, spring return, gear-driven operation and padlock compatibility.
Company's trapped
key interlock systems ensure a predetermined safety sequence each time hazardous equipment is accessed or operated.
Modifications include an "OFF" position in place of a contact position, increased operating voltages, angled terminals and/or rotor straps, mechanical releases,
key interlock provisions.
All series offerings are manufactured entirely of 316 stainless steel with keyways protected by a gasketed dust cover.--Kirk
Key Interlock Co., Massillon, Ohio; 800/438-2442; www.kirkkey.com