General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #11V273000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V273000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 100,308 affected units, AUTO TRANS SHIFT LINK INSTALLATION/FMVSS 102 & 114, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 chevrolet cruze vehicles manufactured from october 6, 2009, through april 27, 2011 and equipped with an automatic transmission for failing to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 102, 'transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect,' and federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 114, 'theft protection.' these vehicles may have been built with a transmission shift linkage that is not properly installed. if the linkage is not properly installed, the prndl shift lever may not accurately reflect the position of the transmission gear. with this condition, the driver could move the shifter to park and remove the ignition key, but the transmission gear may not be in park.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the transmission shift linkage for correct installation and adjust the shift linkage system free of charge. the safety recall began on may 23, 2011. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, or www.gmownercenter.com.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V273000
Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc
Report Received Date: 2011-05-06T00:00:00
Subject: Auto trans shift link installation/fmvss 102 & 114
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 100,308

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 11142
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 chevrolet cruze vehicles manufactured from october 6, 2009, through april 27, 2011 and equipped with an automatic transmission for failing to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 102, 'transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect,' and federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 114, 'theft protection.' these vehicles may have been built with a transmission shift linkage that is not properly installed. if the linkage is not properly installed, the prndl shift lever may not accurately reflect the position of the transmission gear. with this condition, the driver could move the shifter to park and remove the ignition key, but the transmission gear may not be in park.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the transmission shift linkage for correct installation and adjust the shift linkage system free of charge. the safety recall began on may 23, 2011. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, or www.gmownercenter.com.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 11V273000
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Created At: 1742808662
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