General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #12V460000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V460000 by General Motors, Llc. Affecting model year 2007-2010 saturn aura and model year 2008-2010 chevrolet malibu and pontiac g6 vehicles, equipped with a 4-speed automatic transmission Includes 426,240 affected units, The Transmission Shift Cable May Detach, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2007-2010 saturn aura and model year 2008-2010 chevrolet malibu and pontiac g6 vehicles, equipped with a 4-speed automatic transmission

Defect Summary

General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 saturn aura and model year 2008-2010 chevrolet malibu and pontiac g6 vehicles, equipped with a 4-speed automatic transmission. On these vehicles, the tabs on the transmission shift cable end may fracture and separate.

Corrective Action

Gm will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer over the cable end or replace the shift cable as necessary. This service will be performed free of charge. notification to owners began on on november 9, 2012. owners were instructed to not bring their vehicles for repair until january 2013. owners may contact general motors at 1-800-521-7300.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V460000
Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc
Report Received Date: 2012-09-18T00:00:00
Subject: The transmission shift cable may detach
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 426,240

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 12106
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 saturn aura and model year 2008-2010 chevrolet malibu and pontiac g6 vehicles, equipped with a 4-speed automatic transmission. On these vehicles, the tabs on the transmission shift cable end may fracture and separate.
Consequence Summary: If the tabs were to fracture and separate, the shift lever and the actual position of the transmission gear may not match. the driver would be able to move the shifter to 'park' and remove the ignition key, but the transmission gear may not be in 'park.' the vehicle may not be able to be restarted and the vehicle could roll away after the driver has exited the vehicle, resulting in a possible crash without prior warning.
Corrective Action: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer over the cable end or replace the shift cable as necessary. This service will be performed free of charge. notification to owners began on on november 9, 2012. owners were instructed to not bring their vehicles for repair until january 2013. owners may contact general motors at 1-800-521-7300.

Safety Information

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

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NHTSA ID: 12V460000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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