NHTSA Recall 14V015000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V015000; Date: Jan. 27, 2014
If an occupant is using the door pull to assist in getting in or out of the vehicle, the sudden detachment of the pull handle may result in a fall, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Peterbilt 587; 2014 Peterbilt 587
Component: Structure:body:door
Manufactured by: Paccar Incorporated
Affected Units:: 827
Recall Summary:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 peterbilt 587 vehicles manufactured may 8, 2012, through October 24, 2013, and equipped with inteva-brand door pad assemblies. Due to loose fasteners, the door pull portion of the door pad assembly may separate from the door when used.
How to Fix:
Paccar will notify owners and dealers will inspect and torque the fasteners to the correct specification, free of charge. The recall began on March 5, 2014. Customers may contact paccar at 1-425-468-7400. Peterbilt's number for this recall is 1213g.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 5, 2014
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