NHTSA Campaign 95V221000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Issued by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · Reported Nov 16, 1995 · 83,400 vehicles affected

What's wrong

THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH AN IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL LINKAGE. THIS DOES NOT MEET WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION."

Consequence

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IT MAY BE POSSIBLE TO SHIFT FROM THE "PARK" POSITION WITH THE IGNITION KEY REMOVED INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT RESULTING FROM THE UNINTENDED MOVEMENT OF A PARKED VEHICLE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL ADJUST THE SHIFT CONTROL LINKAGE SYSTEM.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
BUICK ROADMASTER 1995 83,400
CADILLAC FLEETWOOD 1995 83,400
CHEVROLET CAPRICE 1995 83,400

Source: NHTSA Campaign 95V221000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.