NHTSA Recall 78V252000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V252000; Date: Nov. 20, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1977 Cadillac Eldorado; 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 6,155
Recall Summary:
The transmissions have been assembled with a higher than normal return spring load on the transmission locking pawl. When the park position is selected with the transmission shift lever, the parking pawl may not engage.
How to Fix:
Dealer will replace the parking pawl actuator assembly with an improved type at no cost to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: power train; transmission, automatic. Consequences of defect: if the parking gear is not properly engaged and vehicleis parked on an incline without setting the parking brake, the vehicle couldroll free and cause injury and damage to persons and property.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 22, 1978
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