9999 FURON 55814-1 Recall

Campaign:

97E029000 on 09/15/1997

Component:

Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift

Manufactured:

12/31/1992 - 06/29/1997

Affected:

2,590

Defect:

Equipment description: optional automatic transmission shift lever that includes a park brake position used on vans and trucks. the transmission shifter/park brake lever can bind before fully engaging in the park brake position causing a false park condition.

Consequence:

The vehicle can move after being placed in park increasing the risk of a crash.

Correction:

Dealers will install a spacer plate in the shifter and inspect for the presence of an "e" clip that detains the detent pin.

Notes:

Owner notification:owner notification began january 23, 1998. 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 furon at 1-330-279-3711.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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