Power trainRecall 92V-098 · Saturn vehicles

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 92V-098 covers 633 Saturn vehicles for a power train problem, reported to NHTSA on July 8, 1992.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected6332 models

ReportedJul 8, 1992Owners notified Jun 19, 1992

Complaints since13Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 92V098000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE TRANSAXLE VALVE ASSEMBLIES WERE IMPROPERLY MACHINED. VEHICLES MAY NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE IN NEUTRAL OR PARK, EVEN THOUGH THE GEAR SELECTOR INDICATES THE VEHICLE IS IN NEUTRAL OR PARK.

The risk

IF THE GEAR SELECTOR INDICATES THE VEHICLE IS IN PARK ORNEUTRAL, IT COULD BE IN REVERSE OR DRIVE. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE CAR COULD STARTIN REVERSE OR DRIVE, OR MIGHT MOVE UNEXPECTEDLY, WHICH MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLECRASH OR INJURY TO PERSONS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE, WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

What to do

The fix

REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE VALVE BODIES.

SYSTEM: TRANSAXLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLES.

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

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Saturn SC1992

Saturn SL1992

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