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Report Date :
February 9, 2010 at
10:29 PM
NHTSA Campaign ID number :
98V131000
Vehicle Make / Model:
Model Year(s):
CHEVROLET / VENTURE
1998
OLDSMOBILE / SILHOUETTE
1998
PONTIAC / TRANS SPORT
1998
Manufacturer:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr's Report Date:
JUN 02, 1998
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
98V131000
N/A
NHTSA Action Number:
N/A
Component:
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Potential Number of Units Affected:
38540
Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE (1) A BROKEN SHIFT CABLE FITTING OR (2) LOOSE SHIFT LINKAGE. CONSEQUENTLY, MOVING THE SHIFT LEVER TO A 'PARK' POSITION MAY NOT SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION TO 'PARK'.
Consequence:
THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE RANGE SELECTOR CABLE.
Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 26, 1998. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537, OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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