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NHTSA recall 98V225001

Power train › Automatic transmission › Park/neutral start interlock switch

Geo Metro

Reported Sep 21, 199832,903 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Built Jul 1, 1996 – Mar 31, 1997

The defect

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with an automatic transaxle. the shift lever appears to be in "park," but can easily be moved from the "park" position without the use of the key, transaxle lever detent button, or depressing the brake.

The risk

If the shift lever were to come out of "park" while the vehicle IS parked on a non-level surface, the vehicle could roll increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy

Dealers will replace the shifter assembly. until the vehicle IS serviced, owners are advised when shifting to "park," always apply the park brake before releasing the service brake.

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Vehicles in this recall

Geo Metro
1997

Notes

Owner notification began november 3, 1998.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 chevrolet/geo at 1-800-222-1020.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).