NHTSA recall 92V-098 (92V098000)

power train recall reported July 8, 1992 - about 633 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 92V098000
Also written as: 92V-098
Reported: July 8, 1992
Vehicles affected: ~633
Component: power train

What is being recalled

THE TRANSAXLE VALVE ASSEMBLIES WERE IMPROPERLY MACHINED. VEHICLES MAY NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE IN NEUTRAL OR PARK, EVEN THOUGH THE GEAR SELECTOR INDICATES THE VEHICLE IS IN NEUTRAL OR PARK.

Why it is dangerous

IF THE GEAR SELECTOR INDICATES THE VEHICLE IS IN PARK ORNEUTRAL, IT COULD BE IN REVERSE OR DRIVE. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE CAR COULD STARTIN REVERSE OR DRIVE, OR MIGHT MOVE UNEXPECTEDLY, WHICH MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLECRASH OR INJURY TO PERSONS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE, WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE VALVE BODIES.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 92V-098 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Saturn SC - 1992

Saturn SL - 1992

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