FURON COMPANY: Safety Recalls in 1997

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by FURON COMPANY in 1997. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

September 5, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FURON/AUTO TRANSMISSION

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.

NHTSA ID: 97E029000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 2,590

Consequence Summary:

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

Corrective Action:

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

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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