NHTSA Campaign #04V302000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

JUNE 30
2004

132 vehicles recalled

2005 CHEVROLET EQUINOX -- Certain sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 114, 'Theft Protection.' An ignition key park lock cable end fitting was not fully seated on the automatic transmission shifter nail head during installation.

This can prevent the cable auto-set from correctly adjusting the cable. An incorrectly adjusted cable prevents the shifter from locking in the 'park' position when the key is removed from the key cylinder.

Dealers will inspect for a properly functioning shift lock when the ignition key is removed. Dealers will repair vehicles that exhibit the subject condition. The recall began August 17, 2004. Owners should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #04V302000 »