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1992 BUICK SKYLARK Recall - Campaign #91V184000

 
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1992 BUICK SKYLARK RECALL - #91V184000

RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : MANUAL TRANSMISSION : COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY

A MISADJUSTMENT OF THE PARK LOCK CABLE IN THE COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY MAKES IT POSSIBLE FOR THE STEERING COLUMN TO LOCK WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AND THE IGNITION SWITCH IS IN THE OFF POSITION.

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Vehicle 1992 BUICK SKYLARK
Manufacturer GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufactured between 8/1/1991 - 9/1/1991
Recalled on 10/30/1991
Influenced by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owners Notified on 4/30/1992
# Affected 1,573
Recalled for POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY
 
Description A MISADJUSTMENT OF THE PARK LOCK CABLE IN THE COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY MAKES IT POSSIBLE FOR THE STEERING COLUMN TO LOCK WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AND THE IGNITION SWITCH IS IN THE OFF POSITION.
Consequences LOCKING OF THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS INMOTION RESULTS IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND INCREASED RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective action ADJUST THE PARK LOCK CABLE, AND REROUTE AND RESTRAIN THE BRAKE TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR.
Notes SYSTEM: STEERING COLUMN.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH COLUMN SHIFT.NOTE: GENERAL MOTORS INFORMED THIS AGENCY THAT ALL REPAIRS WILL BE MADE BEFOREVEHICLES ARE OFFERED FOR SALE.
See also 1992 BUICK SKYLARK Recall for SEATS, FRONT ASSEMBLY, RECLINER

1992 BUICK SKYLARK Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Technical Service Bulletins Sep 17, 2004 - 046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
VEHICLES MAY SET ANYONE OR A COMBINATION OF FRONT-WHEEL SPEED SENSOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM CODES AS INTERMITTENT OR HARD FAILURES. GM VOICEMAIL EXPRESS. *TT

Jul 12, 2004 - 046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) FRONT WHEEL SPEED CODES - JUMPER HARNESS. *TT

Jun 09, 2004 - 046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
ABS FRONT WHEEL SPEED CODES - JUMPER HARNESS. *TT

May 24, 2001 - 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
OWNERS OF SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60, 4T60-E OR 4T65-E TRANSAXLES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN STANDING IN PARK ON A HILL OR SLOPE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE PARKING

Jul 25, 2000 - 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
INFORMATION REGARDING SNOW INTRUSION INTO REAR DRUM BRAKE ASSEMBLIES. **MR

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