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Recall 00V-344

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 2001 Saturn LS: Power train (automatic transmission, gear position indication (prndl)).

At a glance

Campaign number
00V-344
Reported
October 30, 2000
Vehicles affected
1,637 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transaxles. Some of these vehicles were assembled with the transaxle shift cable clip missing or improperly seated. Without the clip, the cable can slip out of its bracket and the transaxle lever would not move along with the shift lever. The driver may put the shift lever in park, but the transaxle may be in reverse or neutral.

The risk

Unexpected movement of the vehicle could cause a crash without prior warning.

The fix

Dealers will inspect the transaxle shift cable retainer clip to verify proper installation and, if necessary, replace the clip and adjust the cable to specifications.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owner notification began october 27, 2000.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 saturn at 1-[removed], prompt #5. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).

Affected vehicles