Defect Description For Recall
The Shift Cable Retaining Clip May Have Been Installed Backwards Or Not At All. The Purpose Of This Spring Clip Is To Secure The Lower End Of The Shift Cable Housing To The Transmission. If The Clip Is Backward Or Missing, The Console Shift Lever May Not Shift The Transmission And/Or The Transmission Range Indicator May Indicate That The Transmission Is In The “Park” Or “P” Position When It Is Not.
Make Of Vehicle
BUICK
Model Of Vehicle
CENTURY
Year
1979
Recall Campaign Number
79V214000
Component Description
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
The Dealer Will Inspect And If Necessary Correct The Shift Cable Retaining Clip Installation At No Charge.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19790601
End Of Manufacture
19790601
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
55
Date Owners Notified
19790921
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
19790918