Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 88V045000

Power train: manual transmission: column shift assembly

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1988-03-28.

Recall campaignNHTSA 88V045000

Power train: manual transmission: column shift assembly

Component
Power train: manual transmission: column shift assembly
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
17,745
Reported to NHTSA
1988-03-28
Owners notified
1988-04-15

Defect description

AN INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE AND THE BELLCRANK CLIP IN THE STEERING COLUMN CAN RESULT IN DISENGAGEMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION CABLE.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW THE TRANSMISSION TO BE IN AGEAR OTHER THAN THAT DISPLAYED BY THE SHIFT INDICATOR. THE VEHICLE COULD MOVEIN AN UNEXPECTED DIRECTION AND CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

A NEWLY DESIGNED BELLCRANK CLIP WILL BE INSTALLED.

Notes

SYSTEM: TRANSMISSION/SHIFT LINKAGE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Buick Regal1988
Pontiac Grand Prix1988

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.