NHTSA recall 91V-198 (91V198000)

power train recall reported November 14, 1991 - about 6,866 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 91V198000
Also written as: 91V-198
Reported: November 14, 1991
Vehicles affected: ~6,866
Component: power train

What is being recalled

THE CONSOLE MOUNTED SHIFT LEVER MAY DISENGAGE FROM THE SHIFT CONTROL CABLE BRACKET CAUSING LOSS OF GEAR INDICATOR REFERENCE AND SHIFT SELECTOR OPERATION.

Why it is dangerous

THE DRIVER CAN PLACE THE GEAR SHIFTER IN THE PARKPOSITION WITHOUT SETTING THE PARKING BRAKE AND THE TRANSAXLE MAY NOT ACTUALLY BEIN PARK, RESULTING IN UNEXPECTED VEHICLE MOVEMENT IF THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED ON AGRADE. ALSO, THE DRIVER CAN PLACE THE GEAR SELECTOR IN DRIVE OR REVERSE WITHOUTTURNING THE ENGINE OFF AND THE TRANSAXLE MAY NOT BE IN THE POSITION INDICATED,CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO MOVE IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION. BOTH CONDITIONS CANRESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

INSTALL TWO TRANSAXLE SHIFT CONTROL CABLE RETAINING CLIPS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 91V-198 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Oldsmobile 98 - 1991

Pontiac Bonneville - 1991

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