Lever and linkage: column shiftRecall 87V-168 · Buick and Cadillac vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 87V-168 covers 11,936 Buick and Cadillac vehicles for a lever and linkage: column shift problem, reported to NHTSA on October 26, 1987.
Source: NHTSA recall 87V168000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
MANUAL VALVE LINK IN THE TRANSMISSION MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY FORMED.
The risk
THE VALVE LINK COULD SEPARATE RESULTING IN A GEARSELECTION DIFFERENT FROM WHAT THE DRIVER SELECTS. ALSO, CAR COULD BE STARTEDWITH TRANSMISSION IN GEAR ALLOWING VEHICLE TO MOVE IN AN UNANTICIPATEDDIRECTION.
The fix
REPLACE THE MANUAL VALVE DETENT LEVER LINK.
SYSTEM: TRANSMISSIONVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS AND WAGONS WITH 200 4R TRANSMISSIONS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 1, 1987 to July 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.