Vehicle recall 00V344000 · October 30, 2000
2001 Saturn LS
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transaxles.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transaxles. Some of these vehicles were assembled with the transaxle shift cable clip missing or improperly seated. Without the clip, the cable can slip out of its bracket and the transaxle lever would not move along with the shift lever. The driver may put the shift lever in park, but the transaxle may be in reverse or neutral.
- Consequence
- Unexpected movement of the vehicle could cause a crash without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the transaxle shift cable retainer clip to verify proper installation and, if necessary, replace the clip and adjust the cable to specifications.
- Notes
- Owner notification began October 27, 2000.OWNERS who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Saturn at 1-800-553-6000, prompt #5. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 00V344000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 30, 2000
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 00089
- Owner notification
- October 27, 2000
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,637
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl)
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