NHTSA recall 94V-217 (94V217000)

power train recall reported November 8, 1994 - about 20,518 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 94V217000
Also written as: 94V-217
Reported: November 8, 1994
Vehicles affected: ~20,518
Component: power train

What is being recalled

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE PARK LOCK CABLE ASSEMBLY WAS IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO SHIFT FROM THE "PARK" POSITION WITH THE IGNITION KEY REMOVED, OR REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY WITH THE SHIFT LEVER IN A POSITION OTHER THAN "PARK." THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 114, "THEFT PROTECTION."

Why it is dangerous

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT CAN OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

CONSUMERS ARE BEING ASKED TO INSPECT THE PARK LOCK CABLE. IF IT DOES NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY, DEALERS WILL MAKE THE NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 94V-217 when calling a dealer.

Affected 3 models

Saturn SC - 1995

Saturn SL - 1995

Saturn SW - 1995

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.