Saturn Power Train Recall 92V098000 (633 Vehicles)

The problem

The transaxle valve assemblies were improperly machined. Vehicles may not properly engage in neutral or park, even though the gear selector indicates the vehicle is in neutral or park.

The risk

If the gear selector indicates the vehicle is in park orneutral, it could be in reverse or drive. If this happens, the car could startin reverse or drive, or might move unexpectedly, which may result in a vehiclecrash or injury to persons outside the vehicle, without prior warning.

The fix

REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE VALVE BODIES.

Contacts

System: transaxle.Vehicle description: passenger cars with automatic transaxles.

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Saturn dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 92V098000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
1992 Saturn SC	17	2	B
1992 Saturn SL	148	2	C

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

1992 Saturn SC

1992 Saturn SL

148

Questions

Is the 92V098000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. GENERAL MOTORS CORP.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 92V098000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 92V098000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on July 8, 1992. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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