Power train: automatic transmission
- Component
- Power train: automatic transmission
- Manufacturer
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Vehicles affected
- 10,642
- Reported to NHTSA
- 1991-10-21
- Owners notified
- 1991-10-22
Defect description
A MISADJUSTED TRANSMISSION CABLE CAN ALLOW THE ENGINE TO BE STARTED WHILE THE TRANSMISSION IS IN A FORWARD OR REVERSE DRIVE GEAR.
Safety risk
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.
Manufacturer remedy
RESET THE TRANSMISSION CABLE ROUTING TO A REVISED PATHWAY.