NHTSA recall 98V-325 (98V325000)

power train recall reported December 14, 1998 - about 22,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 98V325000
Also written as: 98V-325
Reported: December 14, 1998
Vehicles affected: ~22,000
Component: power train

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE IGNITION KEY CAN BE REMOVED WHEN THE ENGINE IS TURNED OFF WITHOUT PLACING THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER IN THE "PARK" POSITION. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 102, "TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER SEQUENCE, STARTER INTERLOCK, AND TRANSMISSION BRAKING EFFECT."

Why it is dangerous

IF THIS OCCURRED AND THE DRIVER FAILED TO MOVE THE SHIFT LEVER TO 'PARK' OR ENGAGE THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AWAY IF PARKED ON A SLOPE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHIFT LOCK CONTROL UNIT.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-325 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Infiniti Q45 - 1997, 1998

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