IGNITION SWITCH COULD ENGAGE STARTER SOLENOID AND START ENGINE WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT
— Recall Campaign #91E001000
IGNITION SWITCH COULD ENGAGE STARTER SOLENOID AND START ENGINE WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT LEVER IN ANY POSITION DUE TO AN INCORRECT COIL CONNECTION IN THE STARTER SOLENOID.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 4,820 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
91E001000
| Manufacturer: | WELLS MFG. CORP. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | January 14, 1991 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 91E001000 |
| Units affected: | 4,820 |
- Description:
- IGNITION SWITCH COULD ENGAGE STARTER SOLENOID AND START ENGINE WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT LEVER IN ANY POSITION DUE TO AN INCORRECT COIL CONNECTION IN THE STARTER SOLENOID.
- Consequeces:
- UNEXPECTED VEHICLE MOTION COULD OCCUR BASED ON POSITION OF SHIFT LEVER WHEN ENGINE STARTS; THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
- Corrective action:
- INSTALL REPLACEMENT STARTER SOLENOIDS.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: STARTER SOLENOID SWITCHES; AFTERMARKET PART FOR 1972-1973, 1977-1978 AMC CARS; 1980-1984 JEEPS; ALSO 1985-1986 JEEP CJ SERIES AND J10, J20 TRUCKS WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS AND MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLE.