NHTSA Recall 79V214000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V214000; Date: Sep. 18, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1979 Buick Century; 1979 Buick Regal
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:floor Shift
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 55
Recall Summary:
The shift cable retaining clip may have been installed backwards or not at all. The purpose of this spring clip is to secure the lower end of the shift cable housing to the transmission. If the clip is backward or missing, the console shift lever may not shift the transmission and/or the transmission range indicator may indicate that the transmission is in the "park" or "p" position when it is not.
How to Fix:
The dealer will inspect and if necessary correct the shift cable retaining clip installation at no charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: power train; transmission shift cable. Consequences of defect: if the vehicle operator leaves his/her vehicle withoutengaging the emergency brake and believing that the transmission is in park,the vehicle may roll and hit other vehicles or persons in its path causingserious personal injury.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 21, 1979
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