Furon 55829-1 – 97E029000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

FURON

Model Of Vehicle

55829-1

Year

9999

Recall Campaign Number

97E029000

Component Description

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift

Effect Of Defect

The Vehicle Can Move After Being Placed In Park Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.

Fix Defect

Dealers Will Install A Spacer Plate In The Shifter And Inspect For The Presence Of An “E” Clip That Detains The Detent Pin.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Furon Company

Start Of Manufacture

19930101

End Of Manufacture

19970630

Type Of Vehicle Recall

E

Number Affected

2590

Date Owners Notified

19980123

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

Furon Company

Date Report Received

19970905

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard