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General Motors is recalling certain 2014 model year Buick, Chevrolet and GMC models equipped with automatic transmission in order to check and replace the transmission shift cable adjuster.
355 vehicles are affected by this issue, including the 2014 Buick Regal, LaCrosse, Verano, and Enclave, the Chevrolet Impala, Malibu, Cruze, and Traverse, and the GMC Acadia.
In the aforementioned cars, the transmission shift cable adjuster may disengage from the transmission shift lever. If that happens, the driver may be unable to shift gears and the indicated shift position may not show the gear the vehicle is in.
"Should a disengagement occur while the vehicle is being driven, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, the driver may be able to shift the lever to the "Park" position, but the vehicle transmission may not be in the "Park" gear position," the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said in a statement.
A vehicle that's not in the "Park" position will roll away and increase the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders, the agency added.
The recall is expected to begin by the end of the month. GM will notify owners over and dealers will inspect and replace affected shift cable adjusters free of charge.
Concerned Chevrolet owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-222-1020, Buick owners at 1-800-521-7300, and GMC owners at 1-800-462-8782. GM's recall number is 14048.
Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153).
In the aforementioned cars, the transmission shift cable adjuster may disengage from the transmission shift lever. If that happens, the driver may be unable to shift gears and the indicated shift position may not show the gear the vehicle is in.
"Should a disengagement occur while the vehicle is being driven, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, the driver may be able to shift the lever to the "Park" position, but the vehicle transmission may not be in the "Park" gear position," the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said in a statement.
A vehicle that's not in the "Park" position will roll away and increase the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders, the agency added.
The recall is expected to begin by the end of the month. GM will notify owners over and dealers will inspect and replace affected shift cable adjusters free of charge.
Concerned Chevrolet owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-222-1020, Buick owners at 1-800-521-7300, and GMC owners at 1-800-462-8782. GM's recall number is 14048.
Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153).
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