Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
What Happened
The park pawl anchor shaft in your vehicle's automatic transmission helps it shift into park. In some cases, a small plug that holds this shaft in place might not be installed correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, your vehicle may not fully engage in park, which means it could roll away and crash without warning if you don't apply the parking brake.
Free Fix
Your dealership will inspect your transmission and add a bracket to keep the shaft in the right position, all for free. Just schedule an appointment when you get your recall notice.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 42RLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE CUP PLUG THAT RETAINS THE PARK PAWL ANCHOR SHAFT MAY BE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. IF THE SHAFT MOVES OUT OF POSITION, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ACHIEVE 'PARK' POSITION.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THIS OCCURS AND THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED, THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL AWAY AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSIONS AND INSTALL A BRACKET TO ENSURE THE PARK PAWL ANCHOR SHAFT IS RETAINED IN THE PROPER POSITION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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