Vehicle recall 91V184000 · October 21, 1991

1992 Buick Skylark

A misadjustment of the park lock cable in the column shift assembly makes it possible for the steering column to lock while the vehicle is in motion and the ignition switch is in…

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Summary: A misadjustment of the park lock cable in the column shift assembly makes it possible for the steering column to lock while the vehicle is in motion and the ignition switch is in the off position.
Consequence: Locking of the steering column while the vehicle is inmotion results in loss of control and increased risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Adjust the park lock cable, and reroute and restrain the brake transmission shift interlock harness and connector.
Notes: System: steering column.vehicle description: passenger cars with column shift.note: general motors informed this agency that all repairs will be made beforevehicles are offered for sale.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 91V184000
Reported to NHTSA: October 21, 1991
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: April 30, 1992
Vehicles potentially affected: 1,573
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Power train › Manual transmission › Column shift assembly

Recall 91V184000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Buick Skylark (1992): 1992

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