Recall campaign · NHTSA 89V127000

Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1989-07-31.

Recall campaignNHTSA 89V127000

Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift

Component: Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 1,178
Reported to NHTSA: 1989-07-31
Owners notified: 1989-09-01

Defect description

THE SHIFT LEVER MAY NOT DROP INTO PARK DETENT WHEN PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION.

Safety risk

THE SHIFT LEVER MAY MOVE FROM PARK TO REVERSE ALLOWINGUNEXPECTED VEHICLE MOVEMENT AND A VEHICLE CRASH MAY OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

ADJUST STEERING COLUMN AND SHIFT LINKAGE TO OBTAIN CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE SHIFT ROD LEVER AND THE DASH PANEL OPENING.

Notes

SYSTEM:TRANSMISSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:TRUCKS WITH I-BEAM FRONT AXLE AND EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATICTRANSMISSION (M40).NOTE:PARKING BRAKE SHOULD ALWAYS BE APPLIED PRIOR TO EXITING VEHICLE.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 2 models.

Model	Years on record
Chevrolet P300	1989
GMC P300	1989

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.