NHTSA recall 98V-131 (98V131000)

power train recall reported June 11, 1998 - about 38,540 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 98V131000
Also written as: 98V-131
Reported: June 11, 1998
Vehicles affected: ~38,540
Component: power train

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE (1) A BROKEN SHIFT CABLE FITTING OR (2) LOOSE SHIFT LINKAGE. CONSEQUENTLY, MOVING THE SHIFT LEVER TO A 'PARK' POSITION MAY NOT SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION TO 'PARK'.

Why it is dangerous

THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE RANGE SELECTOR CABLE.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-131 when calling a dealer.

Affected 3 models

Chevrolet Venture - 1998

Oldsmobile Silhouette - 1998

Pontiac Trans Sport - 1998

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.