DODGE MONACO 1977: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 77V131000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DODGE | MONACO | 1977 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1977-09-01 | 1977-09-01 | 1979-10-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1831
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE PLASTIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LINKAGE BUSHINGS INSTALLED ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY BECOME HEAT DAMAGED BECAUSE THEY ARE LOCATED NEAR THE MINI-CATALYTIC CONVERTER. THIS CONDITION COULD ALTER THE ADJUSTED RELATIONSHIP OF THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LINKAGE, CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO BE IN A GEAR POSITION OTHER THAN THAT INDICATED BY THE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR.
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE PLASTIC BUSHINGS WITH STEEL BUSHINGS AND INSTALL RETAINING CLIPS TO ENSURE THAT SHIFT ROD IS SECURELY ENGAGED TO THE LINKAGE SYSTEM.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 440 HIGH PERFORMANCEENGINES AND CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROLS.SYSTEM: POWER TRAIN; TRANSMISSION, SHIFT LINKAGE BUSHINGS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE DRIVER MAY NOT REALIZE WHICH GEAR THE TRANSMISSIONIS IN, AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.NOTE: UNTIL THE PROBLEM IS CORRECTED, THE DRIVER SHOULD PROCEDE CAUTIOUSLYWHENEVER STARTING OUT AFTER SHIFTING GEARS. THE PARKING BRAKE SHOULD BE ENGAGEDWHENEVER THE VEHICLE IS PARKED.
