Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Sport Utility Vehicles. These Vehicles Were Built With An Incorrect Labeling On The Transmission Shifter Console.
Make Of Vehicle
EUROPA
Model Of Vehicle
GELAENDEWAGEN
Year
1995
Recall Campaign Number
01V064000
Component Description
Power Train:Automatic Transmission
Effect Of Defect
The Improper Labeling Could Cause A Driver To Park The Vehicle Without Applying The Parking Brake, Which Could Allow The Vehicle To Roll Away And Cause A Crash Or Injury.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Relabel The Vehicle Console And Place A Sticker On The Console Warning Of The Need To Use The Parking Brake. An Owner’S Manual Supplement Will Also Be Provided Explaining The Need To Use The Parking Brake. Owner Notification Began March 21, 2001. 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 Europa At 1-888-538-7672.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Europa International, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19920901
End Of Manufacture
20010215
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
473
Date Owners Notified
20010321
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Europa International, Inc.
Date Report Received
20010226