2011-2013 Caprice PPV (9C1 ONLY) recall - defective shifter

Information on recalls (EPA, NHTSA, etc..) for the 2011 & up Caprice along with details on General Motors Technical Service Bulletins (TSB's). This forum is read only.
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2011-2013 Caprice PPV (9C1 ONLY) recall - defective shifter

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This recall was posted on the NHTSA website on October 7, 2014 but the recall itself is dated September 9, 2014. Note that this recall covers ALL 9C1's from 2011-2013, but NOT the 9C3 cars.
Report Receipt Date: SEP 09, 2014
NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V544000
Component(s):
Potential Number of Units Affected: 7,598
Manufacturer: General Motors LLC

SUMMARY:
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."

CONSEQUENCE:
If the transmission can be moved from "Park" without depressing the brake pedal, unintended motion may occur increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if the ignition key can be removed without the transmission being in "Park," the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.

REMEDY:
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 manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14549.

NOTES:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;.
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