Chevrolet and Gmc Recall 91V183000: Power Train, Automatic Transmission
NHTSA recall 91V183000 · announced October 21, 1991 · filed by General Motors Corp. · 10,642 units affected
The problem
A MISADJUSTED TRANSMISSION CABLE CAN ALLOW THE ENGINE TO BE STARTED WHILE THE TRANSMISSION IS IN A FORWARD OR REVERSE DRIVE GEAR.
The risk
THE VEHICLE CAN BE STARTED AND THEN MOVE IN AN UNEXPECTEDDIRECTION, RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THE VEHICLE ALSOFAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 102.
What to do
RESET THE TRANSMISSION CABLE ROUTING TO A REVISED PATHWAY.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
SYSTEM: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; FMVSS 102.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.