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1998 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT Recall - Campaign #98V131000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1998 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT RECALL - #98V131000

RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

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'.

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Vehicle 1998 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT
Manufacturer GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufactured between 12/1/1997 - 4/30/1998
Recalled on 6/17/1998
Influenced by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owners Notified on 6/26/1998
# Affected 38,540
Recalled for POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
 
Description 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'.
Consequences THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective action 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).
See also 1998 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, LINKAGES

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