If the parking brake is not applied, the car can roll from its original parked position increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

Power Train — Manual Transmission

Date Announced
MAR 29, 1995
Vehicles Affected
8,993
NHTSA Campaign #
95V068000
Summary
It is possible to move the shift lever into the reverse gear position, remove the ignition key, and still have the transmission in neutral, or, to accidently disengage reverse by striking the gear lever.
Actions
Dealers will replace transmission linkage components and complete a specially developed service adjustment procedure that will ensure that when the shift is moved to the reverse position, the reverse gear is actually engaged.
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