NHTSA Recall 95V139000
Filed by General Motors, LLC. Component: Power Train. Reported 1995-07-26. An estimated 36,641 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT-CABLE LOCK CLIP CAN BACK OUT OF ITS INSTALLED POSITION RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CABLE ADJUSTMENT. WHEN THE SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE "PARK" POSITION, THE "PARK" INDICATOR LIGHT MAY NOT ILLUMINATE.
Risk
THE VEHICLE CAN MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY IF THE DRIVER DOES NOT NOTICE THAT THE INDICATOR LIGHT IS NOT ON AND DOES NOT APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL ADJUST THE SHIFT CABLE AND INSTALL A LOCK CLIP.
Notes
SYSTEM: POWERTRAIN; AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH M30/MT1 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS.NOTE: 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 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.