1992 EUROPA GELAENDEWAGEN Recall

Campaign:

01V064000 on 02/28/2001

Component:

Power train:automatic transmission

Manufactured:

08/31/1992 - 02/14/2001

Affected:

473

Defect:

Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. these vehicles were built with an incorrect labeling on the transmission shifter console.

Consequence:

The improper labeling could cause a driver to park the vehicle without applying the parking brake, which could allow the vehicle to roll away and cause a crash or injury.

Correction:

Dealers will relabel the vehicle console and place a sticker on the console warning of the need to use the parking brake. an owner's manual supplement will also be provided explaining the need to use the parking brake. owner notification began march 21, 2001. 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 europa at 1-888-538-7672.

Notes:

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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