1995 Pontiac Sunfire recall: gear position indication (prndl)

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on January 2, 1996. It covers about 28,068 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 28,068
reported: Jan 2, 1996
owners notified: Feb 2, 1996
related complaints: 9

Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)

What is wrong: The instrument panel cluster trim plate/bezel can sag and cover the light emitting diode portion (lighted pointed above panel) of the transaxle shift indicator display. This does not comply with fmvss no. 101, "control location, identification, and illumination."
Risk: Consequence of non-compliance: the driver of the vehicle would not be able to see the actual position of the transaxle gear selector resulting in a driver either inadvertently leaving a parked or idling vehicle in drive, reverse, or neutral rather than park, or selecting an incorrect transaxle shift position while driving the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers are to install a new instrument panel cluster trim plate/bezel assembly which is not subject to this condition.

Recall number 96V003000

Affected vehicles

Pontiac Sunfire 1995 1995

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 9 complaints about transmission problems.

1995 Pontiac Sunfire

Questions about recall 96V003000

Is there a recall on the 1995 Pontiac Sunfire gear position indication (prndl)?

Yes. Recall 96V003000, reported on January 2, 1996, covers about 28,068 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 96V003000?

Dealers are to install a new instrument panel cluster trim plate/bezel assembly which is not subject to this condition.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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