A MISADJUSTED TRANSMISSION CABLE CAN ALLOW THE ENGINE TO BE STARTED WHILE THE TRANSMISSION IS IN A FORWARD
— Recall Campaign #91V183000
A MISADJUSTED TRANSMISSION CABLE CAN ALLOW THE ENGINE TO BE STARTED WHILE THE TRANSMISSION IS IN A FORWARD OR REVERSE DRIVE GEAR.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 10,642 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
91V183000
| Manufacturer: | General Motors, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | October 21, 1991 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 91V183000 |
| Units affected: | 10,642 |
- Description:
- A MISADJUSTED TRANSMISSION CABLE CAN ALLOW THE ENGINE TO BE STARTED WHILE THE TRANSMISSION IS IN A FORWARD OR REVERSE DRIVE GEAR.
- Consequeces:
- THE VEHICLE CAN BE STARTED AND THEN MOVE IN AN UNEXPECTEDDIRECTION, RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THE VEHICLE ALSOFAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 102.
- Corrective action:
- RESET THE TRANSMISSION CABLE ROUTING TO A REVISED PATHWAY.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; FMVSS 102.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS.