Recall 00V-310
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 2000 to 2001 Saturn SC and 3 other models: Power train (automatic transmission, park/neutral start interlock switch).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 00V-310
- Reported
- October 12, 2000
- Vehicles affected
- 65,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, equipped with automatic transaxles, fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 114, "theft protection." these vehicles were built with an improperly adjusted automatic transaxle park lock cable assembly. If improperly adjusted, it is possible to shift from the "park" position with the ignition key removed.
The risk
This condition increases the risk of a crash resulting from the unintended movement of parked vehicles.
The fix
Saturn is asking owners and retailers to perform a functional check of the automatic transaxle park lock cable assembly operation, and if necessary, to have the cable adjusted. If owners are not comfortable performing the functional check themselves, they can have their dealer perform this inspection for them.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began october 6, 2000.owners who have questions about this recall should contact saturn at 1-[removed]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Saturn SC 2000 to 2001
- Saturn SC1 2000 to 2001
- Saturn SL 2000 to 2001
- Saturn SW 2000 to 2001