Dorman transmission gearshift cables recalled for rollaway risk
The bushing on certain Dorman and Solutions brand transmission gearshift cables can detach from the linkage, preventing the vehicle from shifting into Park. This can allow the vehicle to roll away unexpectedly, increasing crash risk.
From the NHTSA notice · Read the official notice ↗
Update since first reported
- Oct 11, 2026More units affected: 66,867 → 92,791 · Remedy details updated
What to do
- Contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492 if you own an affected vehicle (part numbers 905-146, 905-644, 905-142, BK905-1146-1, or BK905-1142-1).
- Dorman will provide inspection instructions and replacement bushings at no cost.
- Check your mailbox for the owner notification letter sent June 19, 2026.
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Product
- Detached Shift Cable Bushing/FMVSS 102, 114
Details
- Units affected
- 92791
- Recall number
- 26E024000
In the NHTSA's words
- Description
- Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain Dorman Transmission Gearshift Cables, with part numbers 905-146, 905-644, 905-142, and Solutions Transmission Gearshift Cables with part numbers BK905-1146-1, and BK905-1142-1. The gearshift cable bushing may detach from the linkage, which can prevent the vehicle from shifting into gear properly, including "Park" position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 102, “Transmission shift position sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect," and FMVSS number 114, "Theft Protection." The inability to shift into "Park" can result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash. Dorman will provide inspection instructions and replacement bushings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2026. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492. Dorman's number for this recall is GC0426XXXXX.
- Hazard
- The inability to shift into "Park" can result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dorman will provide inspection instructions and replacement bushings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2026. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492. Dorman's number for this recall is GC0426XXXXX.