2013 Chevrolet Caprice | 2011 Chevrolet Caprice | 2012 Chevrolet Caprice — Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift
Published September 9, 2014 · Recall initiated: September 9, 2014
Summary
NHTSA records recall 14V544000, published September 9, 2014. Recalling firm: General Motors, LLC; 2013 Chevrolet Caprice | 2011 Chevrolet Caprice | 2012 Chevrolet Caprice — Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift.
What's the hazard
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Chevrolet Caprice vehicles manufactured March 24, 2011, to December 6, 2013. The affected vehicles are Police Patrol Vehicles (PPV), equipped with a specific transmission selector lever that contains two pins that can become displaced. If the pins get displaced, the driver may be able to shift the vehicle from "Park" without depressing the brake pedal or remove the ignition key without the transmission being in "Park." As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards No. 102, "Transmission Shift Position Sequence, Starter Interlock, And Transmission Braking Effect", and No. 114, "Theft Protection And Rollaway Prevention.
What to do
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shift lever roll pin, replace the base pivot pin and attach a Brake Transmission Shift Interlock retention enhancement clip, free of charge. The recall began on October 27, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14549.
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Recall details
- Brand
- CHEVROLET
- Model
- CAPRICE
- Manufacturer
- General Motors, LLC
- Lot
- 2013 CHEVROLET CAPRICE | 2011 CHEVROLET CAPRICE | 2012 CHEVROLET CAPRICE
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2013 Chevrolet Caprice | 2011 Chevrolet Caprice | 2012 Chevrolet Caprice — Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V544000 on September 9, 2014. Reported hazard: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Chevrolet Caprice vehicles manufactured March 24, 2011, to December 6, 2013. The affected vehicles are Police Patrol Vehicles (PPV), equipped with a specific transmission selector lever that contains two pins that can become displaced. If the pins get displaced, the driver may be able to shift the vehicle from "Park" without depressing the brake pedal or remove the ignition key without the transmission being in "Park." As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards No. 102, "Transmission Shift Position Sequence, Starter Interlock, And Transmission Braking Effect", and No. 114, "Theft Protection And Rollaway Prevention.
What should I do if I have this product?
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shift lever roll pin, replace the base pivot pin and attach a Brake Transmission Shift Interlock retention enhancement clip, free of charge. The recall began on October 27, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14549.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: CHEVROLET. Model: CAPRICE.