Recall 98V225001 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH Defect in 1997-1997 GEO METRO
RECALL This recall affects up to 32,903 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 98V225001 |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Vehicles Affected | 32,903 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
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.
Related Recalls for GEO
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10E002000 | 1996 GEO PRIZM | SUSPENSION | 12,657 | |
| 01V124000 | 2001 GEO TRACKER | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1,016 | |
| 99V273001 | 1999 GEO TRACKER | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | 30,605 | |
| 98V324001 | 1999 GEO TRACKER | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1,158 | |
| 98V329000 | 1999 GEO TRACKER | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 12 | |
| 97V043002 | 1997 GEO PRIZM | AIR BAGS | 17,094 | |
| 96V118000 | 1994 GEO TRACKER | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 965 | |
| 96V121001 | 1996 GEO TRACKER | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 18,121 | |
| 95V103007 | 1989 GEO TRACKER | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 466,902 | |
| 96V107000 | 1994 GEO PRIZM | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE | 627,858 |