TRANS. CONTROL LEVER SHIFTERS EFFORT (REPLACE LEVER)

SUBJECT: TRANSMISSION CONTROL LEVER (SHIFTER) EFFORT (REPLACE LEVER WITH RIVIERA LEVER)

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1986-91 "E,K" AND 1987-91 "V" MODELS

THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES AND REPLACES PRODUCT SERVICE BULLETIN 89-7-115 (DATED SEPT. 5/89). THIS BULLETIN IS BEING REVISED TO INCLUDE THE 1990-1991 MODEL YEARS.

CONDITION:

Some owners of 1986-1991 Cadillac Eldorados and Sevilles, and 1987-1991 Allantes (e.g., customers afflicted with arthritis) may experience diff- iculty operating the production transmission control lever (shifter) due to the thumb effort required. In some cases the customer may prefer replacement of the production shifter knob with one of an alternate design that requires a downward palm effort rather than a thumb effort.

CORRECTION:

The shifter knob from the Buick Riviera is compatible with the above models; and the vehicle may be modified, if the customer requests, by substituting this knob for the production control lever if required to accommodate the physical limitations of the owner.

PART INFORMATION:

Knob, Control Lever P/N 1643301 Retainer, Control Lever P/N 10028352

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