NHTSA Recall 83V030000
NHTSA Campaign Id 83V030000; Date: Mar. 17, 1983
Recalled Vehicles:
1979 Autocar Autocar; 1980 Autocar Autocar; 1981 Autocar Autocar; 1982 Autocar Autocar
Component: Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Manufactured by: White Motor Corporation
Affected Units:: 2,398
Recall Summary:
In certain types of collisions, the door latches may release and the door could open. The door latch system fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard 206, "door locks and door retention components".
How to Fix:
Dealer will install new door latch control rods at no cost to the owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: heavy trucks. System: structure; door latch assembly. Consequences of defect: in a rear-end collision, the occupants may be thrownfrom the vehicle, increasing the chances of injury. Note: the owner should make sure that seat belts are fastened to lessen thechances of occupant ejection.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 28, 1983
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