NHTSA Recall 99V320000
Filed by General Motors, LLC. Component: Power Train. Reported 1999-11-15. An estimated 391 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
WITH THIS CONDITION, THE VEHICLE MAY MOVE IN A DIRECTION NOT ANTICIPATED BY THE DRIVER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW SHIFT CABLE.
Manufacturer campaign number: 99040
Notes
GM RECALL NO. 99040.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 30, 1999. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).