NHTSA Recall 88V045000
NHTSA Campaign Id 88V045000; Date: Mar. 28, 1988
This condition could allow the transmission to be in agear other than that displayed by the shift indicator. The vehicle could movein an unexpected direction and cause a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Recalled Vehicles:
1988 Buick Regal; 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix
Component: Power Train:manual Transmission:column Shift Assembly
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 17,745
Recall Summary:
An interference between the transmission shift cable and the bellcrank clip in the steering column can result in disengagement of the transmission cable.
How to Fix:
A newly designed bellcrank clip will be installed.
Recall Notes:
System: transmission/shift linkage. Vehicle description: passenger cars.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 15, 1988
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