Power train: automatic transmissionRecall 97V-011 · Crane vehicles

CRANE CARRIER COMPANY recall 97V-011 covers 891 Crane vehicles for a power train: automatic transmission problem, reported to NHTSA on February 3, 1997.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected8914 models

ReportedFeb 3, 1997Owners notified Feb 28, 1997

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 97V011000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE TRANSMISSION RANGE SELECTOR PAD WILL INDICATE A DRIVE RANGE WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS ACTUALLY IN NEUTRAL.

The risk

THIS CONDITION CAN ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL WHEN THE BRAKES ARE RELEASED INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

What to do

The fix

CRANE CARRIER WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH A WARNING LABEL TO BE PLACED BY THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT PAD.

OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN FEBRUARY 28, 1997. NOTE:OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE A WARNING LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CRANE CARRIER AT 1-918-836-1651. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

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

4 models

Vehicles in this recall

Crane Chassis1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996

Crane IFL1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996

Crane IRL1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994

Crane ISL1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996