NHTSA Recall 00V344000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V344000; Date: Oct. 30, 2000
Unexpected movement of the vehicle could cause a crash without prior warning.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Saturn LS
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl)
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 1,637
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transaxles. Some of these vehicles were assembled with the transaxle shift cable clip missing or improperly seated. Without the clip, the cable can slip out of its bracket and the transaxle lever would not move along with the shift lever. The driver may put the shift lever in park, but the transaxle may be in reverse or neutral.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the transaxle shift cable retainer clip to verify proper installation and, if necessary, replace the clip and adjust the cable to specifications.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began October 27, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Saturn at 1-800-553-6000, prompt #5. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 27, 2000
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