CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2005: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V302000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET | EQUINOX | 2005 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2004-08-17 | 2004-06-30 | 2004-07-01 |
Production Dates: 2004-04-01 - 2004-04-30
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 04044
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 132
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
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.
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'.
