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  NHTSA Recall 79V118000

NHTSA Campaign Id 79V118000; Date: May. 16, 1979

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1978 Am General Am General 1979 Am General Am General

Component: Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch

Manufactured by: Am General Corporation

Affected Units:: 398

icon3 Recall Summary:

An incorrect length screw was used for attaching the emergency exit release mechanism. This may cause the handle to become loose and, possibly, inoperative.

icon2 How to Fix:

Dealer will install longer screws and, if necessary, a new retainer plate in the emergency exit release mechanism.

icon4 Recall Notes:

Vehicle description: buses, intercity. System: structure; door assembly, latches and locks. Consequences of defect: in the event of an accident, an inoperative emergencyexit increases the chances or passenger injuries.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 6, 1979

Also see:

All recalls of Am General vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.