NHTSA recall 98V131000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 98V131000 |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Reported | 1998-06-11 |
| Owners notified | 1998-06-26 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Units potentially affected | 38540 |
What is wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE (1) A BROKEN SHIFT CABLE FITTING OR (2) LOOSE SHIFT LINKAGE. CONSEQUENTLY, MOVING THE SHIFT LEVER TO A 'PARK' POSITION MAY NOT SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION TO 'PARK'.
What can happen
THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE RANGE SELECTOR CABLE.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 26, 1998. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537, OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
| 1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE | Built 1997-12-01 to 1998-04-30. |
|---|---|
| 1998 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE | Built 1997-12-01 to 1998-04-30. |
| 1998 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT | Built 1997-12-01 to 1998-04-30. |
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