1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE RECALL - #98V131000
		RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
		
        VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:  MINI VANS.  THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE (1) A BROKEN SHIFT CABLE FITTING OR (2) LOOSE SHIFT LINKAGE.  CONSEQUENTLY, MOVING THE SHIFT LEVER TO A 'PARK' POSITION MAY NOT SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION TO 'PARK'.
		
		
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							| Vehicle | 
							1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE | 
							
								
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							| Manufacturer | 
							GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 
						 
						
							| Manufactured between | 
							12/1/1997 - 4/30/1998 | 
						 
						
							| Recalled on | 
							6/17/1998 | 
						 
						
							| Influenced by | 
							GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 
						 
						
							| Owners Notified on | 
							6/26/1998 | 
						 
						
							| # Affected | 
							38,540 | 
						 
						
							| Recalled for | 
							POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 
						 
						
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							| Description | 
							VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:  MINI VANS.  THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE (1) A BROKEN SHIFT CABLE FITTING OR (2) LOOSE SHIFT LINKAGE.  CONSEQUENTLY, MOVING THE SHIFT LEVER TO A 'PARK' POSITION MAY NOT SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION TO 'PARK'. | 
						 
						
							| Consequences | 
							THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. | 
						 
						
							| Corrective action | 
							DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE RANGE SELECTOR CABLE. | 
						 
						
							| Notes | 
							OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 26, 1998. 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 CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537, OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). | 
						 
						
							| See also | 
							
								
									
										1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, LINKAGES
									
									
  
									
										1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE Recall for SEATS, FRONT ASSEMBLY, RECLINER
									
									
  
									
										1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
									
									
  
									
										1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
									
									
  
									
										1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE Recall for STEERING, RACK AND PINION
									
									
  
									
										1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
									
									
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