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Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift (Furon)

Vehicle equipment recall 97E-029. NHTSA received FURON COMPANY’s report on Sep 5, 1997.

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NHTSA received FURON COMPANY’s report on Sep 5, 1997. Copied from NHTSA on Oct 20, 2026.

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What’s wrong with it?

THE VEHICLE CAN MOVE AFTER BEING PLACED IN PARK INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: OPTIONAL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER THAT INCLUDES A PARK BRAKE POSITION USED ON VANS AND TRUCKS.

THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER/PARK BRAKE LEVER CAN BIND BEFORE FULLY ENGAGING IN THE PARK BRAKE POSITION CAUSING A FALSE PARK CONDITION.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.

  • NHTSA’s part: Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift.

What should you do?

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SPACER PLATE IN THE SHIFTER AND INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF AN “E” CLIP THAT DETAINS THE DETENT PIN.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.

  • How to reach the firm: OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 23, 1998. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FURON AT 1-330-279-3711.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Which ones are recalled?

NHTSA counts 2,590 items potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.

  • Furon 55934Built from Jan 1, 1993 to Jun 30, 1997
  • Furon 55946Built from Jan 1, 1993 to Jun 30, 1997
  • Furon 55816-1Built from Jan 1, 1993 to Jun 30, 1997
  • Furon 55821-1Built from Jan 1, 1993 to Jun 30, 1997
  • Furon 55821-2Built from Jan 1, 1993 to Jun 30, 1997
  • Furon 55948-1Built from Jan 1, 1993 to Jun 30, 1997
  • Furon 55829-1Built from Jan 1, 1993 to Jun 30, 1997
  • Furon 55949Built from Jan 1, 1993 to Jun 30, 1997
  • Furon 55944-2Built from Jan 1, 1993 to Jun 30, 1997
  • Furon 55814-1Built from Jan 1, 1993 to Jun 30, 1997

Who is recalling it?

  • Made by FURON COMPANY.
Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.

What the record doesn’t say

  • NHTSA’s recall file doesn’t say whether anyone was hurt.
  • Which ones, by part or lot: the recall’s report on NHTSA’s site gives them where the maker did; this file gives part numbers only where its maker listed them.
  • How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Source:

Hearth Record wrote these lines.

Sources

Source:

Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Copied on Oct 20, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

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Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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