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Safety recall · 92V154000

Power train: automatic transmission Chevrolet, Pontiac recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on October 23, 1992. It covers about 43,413 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
92V154000
Reported
Oct 23, 1992
Vehicles
43,413
Area
Transmission & drivetrain

The problem

The automatic transmission shift control cable can separate.

The risk

Separation of the transmission shift cable can preventthe transmission from being shifted into the proper position. This condition cancause unexpected vehicle movement when the transimission indicator is in park orneutral position and the transmission is in a drive mode; this could result ina vehicle crash without prior warning.

The fix

THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE SHIFT CABLE.

Contacts

System: transmission.Vehicle description: passenger cars with automatic transmissions.

What to do

  1. 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.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Chevrolet, Pontiac dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 92V154000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1992 Chevrolet Camaro05C
1992 Pontiac Firebird304D

Questions

Is the 92V154000 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 92V154000?

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 92V154000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on October 23, 1992. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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