NHTSA recall 14V544000
Power Train · General Motors, LLC
Details
What's wrong: The affected vehicles are police patrol vehicles (ppv), equipped with a specific transmission selector lever that contains two pins that can become displaced. If the pins get displaced, the driver may be able to shift the vehicle from "park" without depressing the brake pedal or remove the ignition key without the transmission being in "park." As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal…
Why it matters: If the transmission can be moved from "park" without depressing the brake pedal, unintended motion may occur increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if the ignition key can be removed without the transmission being in "park," the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of injury to exiting…
The fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shift lever roll pin, replace the base pivot pin and attach a brake transmission shift interlock retention enhancement clip, free of charge. The recall began on October 27, 2014.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2011 Chevrolet Caprice, 2012 Chevrolet Caprice, 2013 Chevrolet Caprice.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 14V544000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.