Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

95V221000

ManufacturerGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Reported1995-11-16Affected83,400 vehicles

What was wrong

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."

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.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL ADJUST THE SHIFT CONTROL LINKAGE SYSTEM.

To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →

Affected vehicles

3 entries
  • Buick

  • Cadillac

  • Chevrolet