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    GM recall affects 277,000 models with shifter problem

    Originally posted by autoblog.com
    Citing a defect that can cause a parked vehicle to roll away, General Motors is recalling 277,000 cars and trucks. The models involved, all built for the 2009 model year, may have a loose clip on their transmission shift cable. The failure of the clip to be locked into place may prevent the transmission from moving into Park – even if the driver moves the shift lever into the proper position. GM has told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that dealers will inspect the transmission shift cable and replace broken units. Affected models include the Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Cobalt, Chevrolet HHR, Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, Pontiac G5, Pontiac G6, Saturn Aura and Saturn Outlook. NHTSA Safety Campaign after the jump.
    Originally posted by NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V073000 / GENERAL MOTORS
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V073000

    Summary:

    GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING 276, 729 MY 2009 BUICK ENCLAVE, CHEVROLET COBALT, HHR, MALIBU, TRAVERSE, GMC ACADIA, PONTIAC G5, G6 AND SATURN AURA AND OUTLOOK PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLES SAFETY STANDARD 102, "TRANSMISSION SHIFT POSITION SEQUENCE, STARTER INTERLOCK, AND TRANSMISSION BRAKING EFFECT", AND FMVSS 114, "THEFT PROTECTION AND ROLLAWAY PREVENTION". ON SOME OF THESE VEHICLES, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE ADJUSTMENT CLIP MAY NOT BE FULLY ENGAGED. IF THE CLIP IS NOT FULLY ENGAGED, THE SHIFT LEVER AND THE ACTUAL POSITION OF THE TRANSMISSION GEAR MAY NOT MATCH. WITH THIS CONDITION, THE DRIVE COULD MOVE THE SHIFTER TO "PARK" AND REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY, BUT THE TRANSMISSION GEAR MAY NOT BE IN "PARK".

    Consequence:

    THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AWAY AFTER THE DRIVER HAS EXITED THE VEHICLE, RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

    Remedy:

    DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND ENSURE THAT THE SHIFT CABLE ADJUSTMENT CLIP IS FULLY ENGAGED. IN THE EVENT THAT THE CLIP DOES NOT ENGAGE, THE SHIFT CABLE WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE MARCH 24, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668 AND SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876 OR AT http://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.

    Notes:

    GENERAL MOTORS RECALL NO. 09041. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .
    http://www.autoblog.com/2009/03/13/gm-r ... r-problem/

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    Re: GM recall affects 277,000 models with shifter problem(09 g6)

    Ouch. Hopefully no one gets hurt.

    Imagine climbing into the back-seat with your GF/BF, setting the car in park, when next thing you know your over the cliff, or rolled backwards into a ditch..

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    • #3
      Re: GM recall affects 277,000 models with shifter problem(09 g6)

      You left the last line out of the article...

      (Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)

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      • #4
        Re: GM recall affects 277,000 models with shifter problem(09 g6)

        Originally posted by Lampoon
        You left the last line out of the article...

        (Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)



        oh boy though hopefully this doesn't hurt GM any more

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        • #5
          Re: GM recall affects 277,000 models with shifter problem(09 g6)

          and what was some ppl saying about GM's recent progress??

          in these times, they have a massive recall...for 2009 MY....







          and they want another bailout? so they could leave out other things than a simple little clip that can make your car roll away...nice


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          • #6
            Re: GM recall affects 277,000 models with shifter problem(09 g6)

            dude do you ever have anything to say about GM?
            you argue with everyone about everything possible.
            Just keep your mouth shut sometimes

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            • #7
              Re: GM recall affects 277,000 models with shifter problem(09 g6)

              Originally posted by bigs4610
              dude do you ever have anything to say about GM?
              you argue with everyone about everything possible.
              Just keep your mouth shut sometimes
              i find you boldface to say that, when you start up an argument in another thread, and dont finish it....stating facts that show i was correct and you never had anything to say after that...

              maybe i should reward it for touchy ppl like you.

              "damnz, a recall? thats the last thing they need right now as they are going through alot of shit....because of their own fault in someways. Hope they do something to save themselves soon..."

              you happy now?

              im entitled to an opinion, and to share that opinion. not so?


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              • #8
                Re: GM recall affects 277,000 models with shifter problem(09 g6)

                GM is making great strides in quality. A handful of recalls here and there is nothing compared to the past when the recall list can be an arm long. At least there's nothing about any exploding gas tanks lately.

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                • #9
                  Re: GM recall affects 277,000 models with shifter problem(09 g6)

                  Originally posted by mrslcom
                  GM is making great strides in quality. A handful of recalls here and there is nothing compared to the past when the recall list can be an arm long. At least there's nothing about any exploding gas tanks lately.

                  truee! thats a damn good thing.


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                  • #10
                    Re: GM recall affects 277,000 models with shifter problem(09 g6)

                    This affects my brand new 09 G6 GT coupe! Gladly, I've always followed the following procedure when parking (slope or not) cuz I grew up in hilly areas:

                    1) Before shutting down the engine, shut off all accessories (That's just to relieve the battery)
                    2) Put car in Neutral
                    3) Pull handbrake up
                    4) check that vehicle does not roll while in Neutral
                    5) shift to park (Park is then just an added safety, without any pressure on the transmission).
                    6) Reverse sequence when starting vehicle.

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                    • #11
                      Re: GM recall affects 277,000 models with shifter

                      the constant bashing of GM can get on my nerves sometimes. but at the same time there is a point there. this definitely doesn't help their image, im surprised they are faulty in the 1st place considering they didn't change anything for the shifters(those damn robots). good thing it is an easy fix.

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                      • #12
                        Re: GM recall affects 277,000 models with shifter problem(09 g6)

                        At least GM isn't giving its bailout money to top execs in "bonuses" like AIG.

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                        • #13
                          Re: GM recall affects 277,000 models with shifter problem(09 g6)

                          I took it in... al they do is check a "Clip" and if it's good they let you go...

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                          • #14
                            Re: GM recall affects 277,000 models with shifter problem(09 g6)

                            Glad you were good


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                            • #15
                              Re: GM recall affects 277,000 models with shifter problem(09 g6)

                              Originally posted by BabelFish
                              I took it in... al they do is check a "Clip" and if it's good they let you go...
                              glad to hear it was that simple...

                              but seriously....they should not be making these mistakes right now. At least they caught it this early.....

                              lets hope for no more mistakes during this year at least, so ppl can keep or begin believing in the general


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