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Recall 04V-302

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox: Power train (automatic transmission).

At a glance

Campaign number
04V-302
Reported
June 30, 2004
Vehicles affected
132 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Certain sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 114, 'theft protection.' an ignition key park lock cable end fitting was not fully seated on the automatic transmission shifter nail head during installation.

The risk

This can prevent the cable auto-set from correctly adjusting the cable. An incorrectly adjusted cable prevents the shifter from locking in the 'park' position when the key is removed from the key cylinder.

The fix

Dealers will inspect for a properly functioning shift lock when the ignition key is removed. Dealers will repair vehicles that exhibit the subject condition. The recall began august 17, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

GM recall no. 04044.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).

Affected vehicles