NHTSA Recall 00V310000: Park/neutral start interlock switch (power train)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 65,000 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Saturn Sc.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V310000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 00082 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION › PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH |
| Report received | October 12, 2000 |
| Owner notification | October 6, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, equipped with automatic transaxles, fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 114, "theft protection." these vehicles were built with an improperly adjusted automatic transaxle park lock cable assembly. If improperly adjusted, it is possible to shift from the "park" position with the ignition key removed.
Safety risk
This condition increases the risk of a crash resulting from the unintended movement of parked vehicles.
Remedy
Saturn is asking owners and retailers to perform a functional check of the automatic transaxle park lock cable assembly operation, and if necessary, to have the cable adjusted. If owners are not comfortable performing the functional check themselves, they can have their dealer perform this inspection for them.
Notes
Owner notification began october 6, 2000.owners who have questions about this recall should contact saturn at 1-800-553-6000. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V310000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Saturn Sc | 2000, 2001 |
| Saturn SC1 | 2000, 2001 |
| Saturn SL | 2000, 2001 |
| Saturn Sw | 2000, 2001 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.