NHTSA Recall 97V085000
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V085000; Date: May. 22, 1997
The door latch will not release from either the inside or the outside of the vehicle.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Kenworth T2000
Component: Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Manufactured by: Paccar, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 1,352
Recall Summary:
A secondary bend operation was not performed during assembly of the door latch which could cause the door latch to jam when locked.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the door latches for certain date codes and replace suspect latches with new latches.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during June 1997. Notes:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact paccar at 1-206-455-7356. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 18, 1997
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