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NHTSARecalled Nov 20, 1978 · #78V252000

POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:AUTOMATIC:LEVER AND LINKA

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:AUTOMATIC:LEVER AND LINKA
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALER WILL REPLACE THE PARKING PAWL ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY WITH AN IMPROVED TYPE AT NO COST TO OWNER.

View the official CPSC notice