NHTSA recall 97V-147 (97V147000)

power train recall reported September 9, 1997 - about 15,500 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 97V147000
Also written as: 97V-147
Reported: September 9, 1997
Vehicles affected: ~15,500
Component: power train

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THE TRANSMISSION BRACKET END FITTING CAN SEPARATE FROM THE SHIFT CABLE ASSEMBLY RESULTING IN OPERATOR INABILITY TO SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION FROM ONE OF THE DRIVE GEAR POSITIONS INTO THE PARK POSITION.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT IF THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT SET.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL CABLE.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 97V-147 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Ford F-150 - 1997

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