NHTSA recall 93V-017 (93V017000)

power train recall reported February 4, 1993 - about 141 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 93V017000
Also written as: 93V-017
Reported: February 4, 1993
Vehicles affected: ~141
Component: power train

What is being recalled

SEPARATION OF THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE FITTING END (VEHICLE INTERIOR) AND THE OUTER CABLE CONDUIT.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE GEAR SELECT LEVER TO BEPOSITIONED INDEPENDENT OF THE TRANSMISSION POSITION, WHICH MAY CAUSE THETRANSMISSION TO BE INADVERTENTLY LEFT IN A ROLL-AWAY OR IN A DRIVE CONDITION,RESULTING IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

REPLACE AFFECTED TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLES WITH CORRECT SHIFT CABLE FITTING ENDS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 93V-017 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

GMC Typhoon - 1993

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