NHTSA recall 12V-460 (12V460000)
power train recall reported September 18, 2012 - about 426,240 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 12V460000
- Also written as
- 12V-460
- Manufacturer number
- 12106
- Reported
- September 18, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- ~426,240
- Component
- power train
What is being recalled
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Saturn Aura and model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet Malibu and Pontiac G6 vehicles, equipped with a 4-speed automatic transmission. On these vehicles, the tabs on the transmission shift cable end may fracture and separate.
Why it is dangerous
If the tabs were to fracture and separate, the shift lever and the actual position of the transmission gear may not match. The driver would be able to move the shifter to 'PARK' and remove the ignition key, but the transmission gear may not be in 'PARK.' The vehicle may not be able to be restarted and the vehicle could roll away after the driver has exited the vehicle, resulting in a possible crash without prior warning.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer over the cable end or replace the shift cable as necessary. This service will be performed free of charge. Notification to owners began on on November 9, 2012. Owners were instructed to not bring their vehicles for repair until January 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 12V-460 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.