Recall - A/T Shift Linkage

BULLETIN NO.
94-003

YEAR
1994

MODEL
INTEGRA

VIN APPLICATION
See VEHICLES AFFECTED

April 19, 1994

RECALL: Automatic Transmission Shift Linkage

BACKGROUND

In models equipped with automatic transmissions, a retaining clip connects the transmission shift cable to the shift lever actuating rod. Some retaining clips have insufficient retention pressure and may eventually come off after repeated shift lever operation. If this happens, the position of the shift lever may not match the actual transmission gear position. This could result in the vehicle moving unexpectedly, which could lead to an accident, or the car might not move at all.

CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION

All owners of affected vehicles will be notified of this recall by mail. Owners will be asked to contact an authorized Acura dealer for repairs. A copy of the customer letter is at the end of this service bulletin.

VEHICLES AFFECTED

3-door: from VIN JH4DC44 ... RS000020
thru RS012235
4-door: from VIN JH4DB76 ... RS000010
thru RS000127

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Replace the transmission shift linkage adjuster pin with the new part listed under PARTS INFORMATION.

1. Remove the center console.

2. Move the transmission selector lever to Neutral.





3. Remove the adjuster pin from the shift linkage and discard it.

4. Install the new adjuster pin.

^ If the pin feels like it is binding, continue to step 5 to check the shift linkage adjustment.

^ If the pin fits without binding, go to step 6.





5. Remove the adjuster pin. If the holes in the shift cable and the adjuster are not perfectly aligned, loosen the locknut and turn the adjuster to align the holes. Tighten the locknut and reinstall the adjuster pin.

6. Start the engine. Move the selector lever through all the shift positions and verify that it selects the proper gears.

7. Reinstall the console.





8. Center-punch a completion mark above the eleventh character (S) of the engine compartment VIN.

PARTS INFORMATION

Adjuster pin: P/N 54363-689-981

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

Operation number: 214120

Flat rate time: 0.4 hour

Failed P/N: 54363-SP0-A81

Defect code: 272

Contention code: J81





Example of Customer Letter.