Trimark Corporation | NHTSA Recall #08E002000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08E002000 by Trimark Corporation. Includes 9,297 affected units, FMVSS 206/BROKEN DOOR LATCH, component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain trimark single rotor door latches with product date codes r40z, r41z, r42z, r43z, r44z, and r45z, installed for use as original equipment on peterbilt and kenworth heavy trucks, fail to comply with the transverse pull static load requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no 206, "door locks and door retention components." a malfunction in the sintering furnace did not exhaust lubricant which contaminated some parts passing through the furnace.

Corrective Action

Trimark is working with paccar to notify owners and replace the door latches free of charge (please see 08v065).

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08E002000

Manufacturer: Trimark Corporation

Report Received Date: 2008-01-02T00:00:00

Subject: Fmvss 206/broken door latch

Component: Latches/locks/linkages

Potentially Affected Units: 9,297

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Certain trimark single rotor door latches with product date codes r40z, r41z, r42z, r43z, r44z, and r45z, installed for use as original equipment on peterbilt and kenworth heavy trucks, fail to comply with the transverse pull static load requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no 206, "door locks and door retention components." a malfunction in the sintering furnace did not exhaust lubricant which contaminated some parts passing through the furnace.

Consequence Summary: In the event of a vehicle crash, force could cause the rotor to crack and the door would not have primary or secondary closing security which could possibly lead to injury of the vehicle occupant.

Corrective Action: Trimark is working with paccar to notify owners and replace the door latches free of charge (please see 08v065).

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 08E002000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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