NHTSA recall 91V-214 (91V214000)

power train recall reported December 6, 1991 - about 10,141 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 91V214000
Also written as: 91V-214
Reported: December 6, 1991
Vehicles affected: ~10,141
Component: power train

What is being recalled

THE REVERSE SERVO APPLY PIN MAY BIND IN THE CASE WHICH COULD CAUSE REVERSE BAND DISTRESS (LOSS OR SLIPPING OF REVERSE), REVERSE BAND DRAG IN DRIVE RANGE (POOR PERFORMANCE -- POOR POWER), OR THE TRANSMISSION TO REMAIN IN REVERSE WHILE THE SHIFT INDICATOR SHOWS NEUTRAL GEAR POSITION.

Why it is dangerous

IF THE TRANSMISSION REMAINS IN REVERSE WHILE THE SHIFTINDICATOR SHOWS NEUTRAL, THE VEHICLE MAY UNEXPECTEDLY MOVE REARWARD AND RESULTIN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

REPLACE THE TRANSAXLE WHERE REQUIRED.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 91V-214 when calling a dealer.

Affected 5 models

Buick Century - 1992

Buick Regal - 1992

Chevrolet Lumina - 1992

Oldsmobile Cutlass - 1992

Pontiac Grand Prix - 1992

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.