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.