VOLVO 900 1995: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
| Make : VOLVO | Model : 900 | Year : 1995 |
| Build Dates : 1993-08-01 - 1994-09-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 95V068000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1995-07-07 | Date Received by ODI: 1995-03-29 | Date Added to Database: 1995-04-04 |
| Manufacturers Involved: SAAB CARS USA, INC. | ||
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| Component: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 8993 | ||
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Summary:
IT IS POSSIBLE TO MOVE THE SHIFT LEVER INTO THE REVERSE GEAR POSITION, REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY, AND STILL HAVE THE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL, OR, TO ACCIDENTLY DISENGAGE REVERSE BY STRIKING THE GEAR LEVER. |
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Consequence:
IF THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED, THE CAR CAN ROLL FROM ITS ORIGINAL PARKED POSITION INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE TRANSMISSION LINKAGE COMPONENTS AND COMPLETE A SPECIALLY DEVELOPED SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE THAT WILL ENSURE THAT WHEN THE SHIFT IS MOVED TO THE REVERSE POSITION, THE REVERSE GEAR IS ACTUALLY ENGAGED. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: POWERTRAIN; TRANSMISSION; STANDARD; MANUAL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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