NHTSA recall 99V-320 (99V320000)

power train recall reported November 15, 1999 - about 391 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 99V320000
Also written as: 99V-320
Manufacturer number: 99040
Reported: November 15, 1999
Vehicles affected: ~391
Component: power train

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY CONVENTIONAL CAB TRUCKS AND SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, HAVE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE END RODS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN CRIMPED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. OVER TIME, THE SHIFT CABLE COULD BE PULLED OUT OF THE ROD END CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE THE ABILITY TO MANUALLY CHANGE TRANSMISSION GEARS.

Why it is dangerous

WITH THIS CONDITION, THE VEHICLE MAY MOVE IN A DIRECTION NOT ANTICIPATED BY THE DRIVER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW SHIFT CABLE.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-320 when calling a dealer.

Affected 6 models

Chevrolet B7 - 1999

Chevrolet C6500 - 1999

Chevrolet C7500 - 1999

GMC B7 - 1999

GMC C6500 - 1999

GMC C7500 - 1999

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.