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Safety recall · 93V017000

Power train: automatic transmission GMC recall

PAS, INC. reported this recall to NHTSA on February 4, 1993. It covers about 141 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
93V017000
Reported
Feb 4, 1993
Vehicles
141
Area
Transmission & drivetrain

The problem

Separation of the transmission shift cable fitting end (vehicle interior) and the outer cable conduit.

The risk

This condition can cause the gear select lever to bepositioned independent of the transmission position, which may cause thetransmission to be inadvertently left in a roll-away or in a drive condition,resulting in a vehicle accident.

The fix

Replace affected transmission shift cables with correct shift cable fitting ends.

Contacts

System: transmission.Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles built in multi-stageassemblies.

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 GMC dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 93V017000.
  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
1993 GMC Typhoon03-

Questions

Is the 93V017000 recall repair free?

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

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 93V017000?

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 93V017000 announced?

PAS, INC. reported it to NHTSA on February 4, 1993. 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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