NHTSA recall 09V073000
Power Train · General Motors, LLC
Details
What's wrong: These vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicles safety standard 102, "transmission shift position sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect", and fmvss 114, "theft protection and rollaway prevention". On some of these vehicles, the transmission shift cable adjustment clip may not be fully engaged. If the clip is not fully engaged, the shift lever and the actual position of the…
Why it matters: The driver may not be able to restart the vehicle and the vehicle could roll away after the driver has exited the vehicle, resulting in a possible crash without prior warning.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and ensure that the shift cable adjustment clip is fully engaged. In the event that the clip does not engage, the shift cable will be replaced free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before March 24, 2009.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2009 Buick Enclave
- 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt
- 2009 Chevrolet Hhr
- 2009 Chevrolet Malibu
- 2009 Chevrolet Traverse
- 2009 GMC Acadia
- 2009 Pontiac G5
- 2009 Pontiac G6
- 2009 Saturn Aura
- 2009 Saturn Outlook
All model years NHTSA lists
2009 Buick Enclave, 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2009 Chevrolet Hhr, 2009 Chevrolet Malibu, 2009 Chevrolet Traverse, 2009 Gmc Acadia, 2009 Pontiac G5, 2009 Pontiac G6, 2009 Saturn Aura, 2009 Saturn Outlook.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 09V073000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.