NHTSA Recall 12V460000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V460000; Date: Sep. 18, 2012
If the tabs were to fracture and separate, the shift lever and the actual position of the transmission gear may not match. The driver would be able to move the shifter to 'park' and remove the ignition key, but the transmission gear may not be in 'park. ' the vehicle may not be able to be restarted and the vehicle could roll away after the driver has exited the vehicle, resulting in a possible crash without prior warning.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Chevrolet Malibu; 2009 Chevrolet Malibu; 2010 Chevrolet Malibu; 2008 Pontiac G6; 2009 Pontiac G6; 2010 Pontiac G6; 2007 Saturn Aura; 2008 Saturn Aura; 2009 Saturn Aura; 2010 Saturn Aura
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl)
Manufactured by: General Motors Llc
Affected Units:: 426,240
Recall Summary:
General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Saturn aura and model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet malibu and pontiac g6 vehicles, equipped with a 4-speed automatic transmission. On these vehicles, the tabs on the transmission shift cable end may fracture and separate.
How to Fix:
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer over the cable end or replace the shift cable as necessary. This service will be performed free of charge. Notification to owners began on on November 9, 2012. Owners were instructed to not bring their vehicles for repair until January 2013. Owners may contact general motors at 1-800-521-7300.
Recall Notes:
General motors safety recall number 12106. Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 1, 2013
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