NHTSA recall 97V-033 (97V033000)
power train recall reported March 3, 1997 - about 1,035 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 97V033000
- Also written as
- 97V-033
- Reported
- March 3, 1997
- Vehicles affected
- ~1,035
- Component
- power train
What is being recalled
THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL LEVER CAN BREAK OFF AT THE TRANSMISSION.
Why it is dangerous
IF THE SHIFT LEVER FAILS, THE TRANSMISSION CANNOT BE SHIFTED AND THE VEHICLE CAN BECOME A HAZARD OR OBSTRUCTION TO OTHER DRIVERS.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL LEVERS WITH NEW CONTROL LEVERS.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 97V-033 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
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