Recall - A/T Shift Linkage

Bulletin No.
94-010

Model
1992 - 94 CIVIC
1993 DEL SOL

Applicable To
See VEHICLES
AFFECTED

File Under
TRANSMISSION

Issue Date
APRIL 15, 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.





VEHICLES AFFECTED

CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION

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

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 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 (H, L, or S) of the engine compartment VIN.

PARTS INFORMATION

Adjuster pin:
P/N 54363-689-981, H/C 0933697





WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

Failed part: P/N 54363-SPO-A81
H/C 3861812

Defect code: 272

Contention code: J80





Example of customer letter.