That's my hunch, either that or maybe they needed it to get in reverse. Either way it was related to someone not knowing how to properly adjust it I guess. Anyway, I have it adjusted perfect, no rattle
No need to yank a shifter all that does is throw your body's balance off. it's a finesse thing. I bench press well over 300lbs and I never broke a shifter Lets get that guy some driving lessons LOL