NHTSA recall 99V-005 (99V005000)
power train recall reported January 4, 1999 - about 249 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 99V005000
- Also written as
- 99V-005
- Reported
- January 4, 1999
- Vehicles affected
- ~249
- Component
- power train
What is being recalled
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 5HP24 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. PREMATURE WEAR OF THE RING GEAR CAN OCCUR, LEADING TO THE LOSS OF 1ST, 2ND, 3RD, AND REVERSE GEARS.
Why it is dangerous
IF THIS PROBLEM OCCURS, THE CAR MAY NO LONGER OPERATE IN REVERSE, 1ST, 2ND, OR 3RD GEARS.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-005 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
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