Safety Recall NHTSA · 98V131000 Reported June 11, 1998

Gm/fmvss 102

General Motors, Llc · Power Train · 38,540 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
98V131000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
38,540
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 11, 1998

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: mini vans. these vehicles may have (1) a broken shift cable fitting or (2) loose shift linkage. consequently, moving the shift lever to a 'park' position may not shift the transmission to 'park'.

Safety Consequence

The vehicle could roll increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect, and replace if necessary, the automatic transaxle range selector cable.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 98V131000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 98V131000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 98V131000?

NHTSA recall 98V131000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on June 11, 1998. It addresses: Gm/fmvss 102. The recall affects approximately 38,540 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 98V131000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.