Power train: automatic transmissionRecall 01V-064 · 1992–2001 Europa Gelaendewagen

EUROPA INTERNATIONAL, INC. recall 01V-064 covers 473 1992–2001 Europa Gelaendewagen for a power train: automatic transmission problem, reported to NHTSA on February 26, 2001.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected4731 model

ReportedFeb 26, 2001Owners notified Mar 21, 2001

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 01V064000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH AN INCORRECT LABELING ON THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER CONSOLE.

The risk

THE IMPROPER LABELING COULD CAUSE A DRIVER TO PARK THE VEHICLE WITHOUT APPLYING THE PARKING BRAKE, WHICH COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY AND CAUSE A CRASH OR INJURY.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL RELABEL THE VEHICLE CONSOLE AND PLACE A STICKER ON THE CONSOLE WARNING OF THE NEED TO USE THE PARKING BRAKE. AN OWNER'S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT WILL ALSO BE PROVIDED EXPLAINING THE NEED TO USE THE PARKING BRAKE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 21, 2001. 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 EUROPA AT 1-888-538-7672.

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Europa Gelaendewagen1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001

Built from September 1, 1992 to February 15, 2001. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.