OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

89V127000

Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift

Reported Jul 31, 1989 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Summary

THE SHIFT LEVER MAY NOT DROP INTO PARK DETENT WHEN PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION.

Consequence

THE SHIFT LEVER MAY MOVE FROM PARK TO REVERSE ALLOWINGUNEXPECTED VEHICLE MOVEMENT AND A VEHICLE CRASH MAY OCCUR.

Remedy

ADJUST STEERING COLUMN AND SHIFT LINKAGE TO OBTAIN CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE SHIFT ROD LEVER AND THE DASH PANEL OPENING.

Notes

SYSTEM:TRANSMISSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:TRUCKS WITH I-BEAM FRONT AXLE AND EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATICTRANSMISSION (M40).NOTE:PARKING BRAKE SHOULD ALWAYS BE APPLIED PRIOR TO EXITING VEHICLE.

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