NHTSA recall 91V-065 (91V065000)

power train recall reported April 17, 1991 - about 14,230 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 91V065000
Also written as: 91V-065
Reported: April 17, 1991
Vehicles affected: ~14,230
Component: power train

What is being recalled

TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE BRACKET CAN BE DAMAGED BY THE ENGINE ROCKING FORWARD ON ENGINE MOUNTS IN A MINOR COLLISION.

Why it is dangerous

WHEN THE SHIFT CABLE BRACKET IS DAMAGED, THE SHIFT LEVERPOSITION MAY NOT CORRECTLY INDICATE THE TRANSMISSION GEAR POSITION. THIS COULDRESULT IN UNANTICIPATED MOVEMENT OF THE CAR AND AN ACCIDENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE AND ATTACHING HARDWARE WITH REDESIGNED ASSEMBLIES.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 91V-065 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Acura Legend - 1991

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