Make : CADILLAC | Model : ELDORADO | Year : 1977 |
Build Dates : 19770301 - 19770301 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 78V252000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19781222 | Date Received by ODI: 19781120 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
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Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 6155 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE TRANSMISSIONS HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH A HIGHER THAN NORMAL RETURN SPRING LOAD ON THE TRANSMISSION LOCKING PAWL. WHEN THE PARK POSITION IS SELECTED WITH THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER, THE PARKING PAWL MAY NOT ENGAGE. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE PARKING PAWL ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY WITH AN IMPROVED TYPE AT NO COST TO OWNER. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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