Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
- Component
- Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
- Manufacturer
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Vehicles affected
- 13,853
- Reported to NHTSA
- 1995-02-16
- Owners notified
- 1995-02-24
Defect description
DUE TO A THIN CASE CASTING, AN EXTERNAL TRANSMISSION LEAK CAN OCCUR.
Safety risk
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE TRANSMISSION OIL TO SPRAYONTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND RESULT IN A POSSIBLE VEHICLE FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSION CASE ASSEMBLY FOR THE INVOLVED CASE CASTING. IF THE ASSEMBLY IS INVOLVED, THE TRANSMISSION WILL BE REPLACED.