2000 SATURN SL RECALL - #00V310000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION : PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLES, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH AN IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE PARK LOCK CABLE ASSEMBLY. IF IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED, IT IS POSSIBLE TO SHIFT FROM THE "PARK" POSITION WITH THE IGNITION KEY REMOVED.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2000 SATURN SL |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/2000 - 6/30/2000 |
| Recalled on |
10/24/2000 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
10/6/2000 |
| # Affected |
65,000 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLES, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH AN IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE PARK LOCK CABLE ASSEMBLY. IF IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED, IT IS POSSIBLE TO SHIFT FROM THE "PARK" POSITION WITH THE IGNITION KEY REMOVED. |
| Consequences |
THIS CONDITION INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH RESULTING FROM THE UNINTENDED MOVEMENT OF PARKED VEHICLES. |
| Corrective action |
SATURN IS ASKING OWNERS AND RETAILERS TO PERFORM A FUNCTIONAL CHECK OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE PARK LOCK CABLE ASSEMBLY OPERATION, AND IF NECESSARY, TO HAVE THE CABLE ADJUSTED. IF OWNERS ARE NOT COMFORTABLE PERFORMING THE FUNCTIONAL CHECK THEMSELVES, THEY CAN HAVE THEIR DEALER PERFORM THIS INSPECTION FOR THEM. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 6, 2000.OWNERS WHO HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS RECALL SHOULD CONTACT SATURN AT 1-800-553-6000. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2000 SATURN SL Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2000 SATURN SL Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
2000 SATURN SL Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, BUMPERS
2000 SATURN SL Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
2000 SATURN SL Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2000 SATURN SL Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
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