Recall 00V-310: 2000–2001 Saturn SC, 2000–2001 Saturn SC1 and 2 more

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for power train, reported to NHTSA on Oct 12, 2000, covering about 65,000 vehicles.

NHTSA number
00V-310
Report date
Oct 12, 2000
Vehicles affected
65,000
Owners notified
Oct 6, 2000

The problem

Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, equipped with automatic transaxles, fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 114, "theft protection." these vehicles were built with an improperly adjusted automatic transaxle park lock cable assembly. If improperly adjusted, it is possible to shift from the "park" position with the ignition key removed.

The risk

This condition increases the risk of a crash resulting from the unintended movement of parked vehicles.

The fix

Saturn is asking owners and retailers to perform a functional check of the automatic transaxle park lock cable assembly operation, and if necessary, to have the cable adjusted. If owners are not comfortable performing the functional check themselves, they can have their dealer perform this inspection for them.

Notes

Owner notification began october 6, 2000.owners who have questions about this recall should contact saturn at 1-800-553-6000. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerGENERAL MOTORS CORP.
ComponentPower Train › Automatic Transmission › Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number00V310000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Saturn SC2000, 2001All years
Saturn SC12000, 2001All years
Saturn SL2000, 2001All years
Saturn SW2000, 2001All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 00V-310?

Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, equipped with automatic transaxles, fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 114, "theft protection." these vehicles were built with an improperly adjusted automatic transaxle park lock cable assembly. If improperly adjusted, it is possible to shift from the "park" position with the ignition key removed.

How is recall 00V-310 fixed?

Saturn is asking owners and retailers to perform a functional check of the automatic transaxle park lock cable assembly operation, and if necessary, to have the cable adjusted. If owners are not comfortable performing the functional check themselves, they can have their dealer perform this inspection for them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.