NHTSA recall 95V-221 (95V221000)

power train recall reported November 16, 1995 - about 83,400 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 95V221000
Also written as: 95V-221
Reported: November 16, 1995
Vehicles affected: ~83,400
Component: power train

What is being recalled

THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH AN IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL LINKAGE. THIS DOES NOT MEET WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION."

Why it is dangerous

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IT MAY BE POSSIBLE TO SHIFT FROM THE "PARK" POSITION WITH THE IGNITION KEY REMOVED INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT RESULTING FROM THE UNINTENDED MOVEMENT OF A PARKED VEHICLE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL ADJUST THE SHIFT CONTROL LINKAGE SYSTEM.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 95V-221 when calling a dealer.

Affected 3 models

Buick Roadmaster - 1995

Cadillac Fleetwood - 1995

Chevrolet Caprice - 1995

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

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