Power train: automatic transmission
- Component
- Power train: automatic transmission
- Manufacturer
- AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
- Vehicles affected
- 14,230
- Reported to NHTSA
- 1991-04-17
- Owners notified
- 1991-04-18
Defect description
TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE BRACKET CAN BE DAMAGED BY THE ENGINE ROCKING FORWARD ON ENGINE MOUNTS IN A MINOR COLLISION.
Safety risk
WHEN THE SHIFT CABLE BRACKET IS DAMAGED, THE SHIFT LEVERPOSITION MAY NOT CORRECTLY INDICATE THE TRANSMISSION GEAR POSITION. THIS COULDRESULT IN UNANTICIPATED MOVEMENT OF THE CAR AND AN ACCIDENT.
Manufacturer remedy
REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE AND ATTACHING HARDWARE WITH REDESIGNED ASSEMBLIES.