EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: OPTIONAL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER THAT INCLUDES A PARK BRAKE POSITION USED ON VANS AND TRUCKS. THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER/PARK BRAKE LEVER CAN BIND BEFORE FULLY ENGAGING IN THE PARK BRAKE POSITION CAUSING A FALSE PARK CONDITION.
FURON COMPANY – FURON/AUTO TRANSMISSION
| Report Received Date | 09/05/1997 |
| NHTSA ID | 97E029000 |
| Consequence Summary | THE VEHICLE CAN MOVE AFTER BEING PLACED IN PARK INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective Action | DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SPACER PLATE IN THE SHIFTER AND INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF AN "E" CLIP THAT DETAINS THE DETENT PIN. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 2590 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=97E029000) |
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