2005 CHEVROLET EQUINOX Recall 45738 Details
 

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NHTSA Campaign #:	04V302000
Manufacturer Campaign #:	04044
Make:	Chevrolet
Model:	Equinox
Year:	2005
Component:	Power train:automatic transmission
Manufacturers Involved:	General motors corp.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing:	04/01/2004
End Date Of Manufacturing:	04/30/2004
Recall Type:	V
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	132
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	08/17/2004
Recall Initiator:	Mfr
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	General motors corp.
Date Report Received By ODI:	06/30/2004
Date Added To File:	07/01/2004
Defect Summary:	Certain sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 114, 'theft protection.' an ignition key park lock cable end fitting was not fully seated on the automatic transmission shifter nail head during installation.
Consequence Summary:	This can prevent the cable auto-set from correctly adjusting the cable. an incorrectly adjusted cable prevents the shifter from locking in the 'park' position when the key is removed from the key cylinder.
Corrective Action:	Dealers will inspect for a properly functioning shift lock when the ignition key is removed. dealers will repair vehicles that exhibit the subject condition. the recall began august 17, 2004. owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438.
Further Notes:	Gm recall no. 04044.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration¿s auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

2005 Chevrolet Equinox Power train:automatic transmission Recall