Recall
Chevrolet B7 — 99V320000
NHTSA ID
99V320000
Make
Chevrolet
Model
B7
Years Affected
1999
Recall Date
1999-11-15
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Units Affected
391
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
99040
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY CONVENTIONAL CAB TRUCKS AND SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, HAVE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE END RODS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN CRIMPED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. OVER TIME, THE SHIFT CABLE COULD BE PULLED OUT OF THE ROD END CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE THE ABILITY TO MANUALLY CHANGE TRANSMISSION GEARS.
Consequence
WITH THIS CONDITION, THE VEHICLE MAY MOVE IN A DIRECTION NOT ANTICIPATED BY THE DRIVER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW SHIFT CABLE.