Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
What Happened
Your vehicle's automatic transmission has a small part called the cup plug that helps keep the gears in place. This part might not be installed correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If this isn't fixed, your vehicle might roll away without warning when you put it in park, which could cause a crash.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to the dealership, where they will inspect the transmission and install a bracket to keep the gears in place, and it will be done for free.
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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