NHTSA Recall 77V131000
NHTSA Campaign Id 77V131000; Date: Sep. 1, 1977
Recalled Vehicles:
1977 Dodge Monaco; 1977 Plymouth Fury
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 1,831
Recall Summary:
The plastic transmission shift linkage bushings installed on the involved vehicles may become heat damaged because they are located near the Mini-catalytic converter. This condition could alter the adjusted relationship of the transmission shift linkage, causing the transmission to be in a gear position other than that indicated by the gear shift selector.
How to Fix:
Dealer will replace the plastic bushings with steel bushings and install retaining clips to ensure that shift rod is securely engaged to the linkage system.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 440 high performanceengines and California emission controls. System: power train; transmission, shift linkage bushings. Consequences of defect: the driver may not realize which gear the transmissionis in, and a vehicle accident could result. Note: until the problem is corrected, the driver should procede cautiouslywhenever starting out after shifting gears. The parking brake should be engagedwhenever the vehicle is parked.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 1, 1977
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