MANUAL VALVE LINK IN THE TRANSMISSION MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY FORMED

Oct 26, 1987 — Recall Campaign #87V168000

MANUAL VALVE LINK IN THE TRANSMISSION MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY FORMED.

The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 11,936 units affected.

See recall notice

NHTSA Safety Recall Notice

87V168000

Manufacturer:	General Motors, LLC
Recall date:	October 26, 1987
NHTSA Campaign #:	87V168000
Units affected:	11,936

Description:: MANUAL VALVE LINK IN THE TRANSMISSION MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY FORMED.
Consequeces:: THE VALVE LINK COULD SEPARATE RESULTING IN A GEARSELECTION DIFFERENT FROM WHAT THE DRIVER SELECTS. ALSO, CAR COULD BE STARTEDWITH TRANSMISSION IN GEAR ALLOWING VEHICLE TO MOVE IN AN UNANTICIPATEDDIRECTION.
Corrective action:: REPLACE THE MANUAL VALVE DETENT LEVER LINK.
Notes:: SYSTEM: TRANSMISSIONVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS AND WAGONS WITH 200 4R TRANSMISSIONS.

Affects the following:

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