Automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)Recall 87V-194 · Dodge vehicles

CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 87V-194 covers 3,500 Dodge vehicles for a automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl) problem, reported to NHTSA on December 26, 1987.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected3,50028 models
ReportedDec 26, 1987Owners notified Feb 18, 1988
Complaints since12Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 87V194000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY CONTAIN A PARK SPRAG ROD ASSEMBLY THAT MAY STICK IN THE TOOTH BUTT UNENGAGED POSITION.

The risk

THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL WITH THEGEAR SHIFT LEVER IN PARK POSITION.

What to do

The fix

ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE PARK SPRAG ROD ASSEMBLIES REPLACED.

SYSTEM: PARKING GEAR SHIFTVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS AND VANS/WAGONS.

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