NHTSA recall 90V-163 (90V163000)
power train recall reported September 4, 1990 - about 18 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 90V163000
- Also written as
- 90V-163
- Reported
- September 4, 1990
- Vehicles affected
- ~18
- Component
- power train
What is being recalled
DUE TO AN IMPROPERLY MACHINED INTERNAL SHAFT IN THE TRANSMISSION, THE PAWL MECHANISIM MAY NOT FULLY ENGAGE WHEN TRANSMISSION IS IN THE PARK POSITION.
Why it is dangerous
VEHICLE COULD ROLL WHILE THE TRANSMISSION IS IN THE PARKPOSITION AND A CRASH COULD RESULT.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
INSTALL AN IMPROVED PARKING PAWL SHAFT.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 90V-163 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
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