NHTSA recall 02E018000 · Equipment
Power train › Manual transmission › Shift pattern indicator
The defect
Equipment description: the "check transmission" light in certain allison md world transmissions, a division of the general motors corporation, was incorrectly calibrated into the electronic control unit (ecu). these transmission were installed on certain international ngv 4000 / 7000 series trucks. the "check transmission" light indicates to the driver that the transmission IS not fully operational, and that it should be repaired immediately. in those instances that the "check transmission" light would normally be illuminated as a result of a problem that prevents direction changes (such as shift selector malfunction) the driver may not be adequately aware of the problem.
The risk
The driver may inadvertently have the vehicle move in a director opposite to his intention which could result in a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in serious injury.
The remedy
Allison will notify its customers and recalibrate the transmission ecu free of charge. owner notification began march 15, 2002. 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 allison customer assistance center at 800-524-2303.