Reported Nov 16, 199583,400 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Built Nov 1, 1994 – Aug 1, 1995
The defect
These vehicles were produced with an improperly adjusted transmission shift control linkage. This does not meet with the requirements of fmvss no. 114, "theft protection."
The risk
Consequence of non-compliance: it may be possible to shift from the "park" position with the ignition key removed increasing the risk of a vehicle accident resulting from the unintended movement of a parked vehicle.
The remedy
Dealers will adjust the shift control linkage system.
System: powertrain; automatic transmission; automatic; lever and linkage; column, fmvss no. 114.Vehicle description:passenger vehicles.note: 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 cadillac at 1-800-458-8006; chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020; or buick at 1-800-521-7300. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.