Gm/fmvss 114/park lock cable assembly
Defect Summary
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 Consequence
This condition increases the risk of a crash resulting from the unintended movement of parked vehicles.
Corrective Action
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.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from General Motors, Llc or involving Power Train.
FAQ: Recall 00V310000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 00V310000?
NHTSA recall 00V310000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on October 12, 2000. It addresses: Gm/fmvss 114/park lock cable assembly. The recall affects approximately 65,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00V310000 or the manufacturer campaign number 00082. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.