Beatrice Foods Company | NHTSA Recall #78V085000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 78V085000 by Beatrice Foods Company. Includes 1,735 affected units, STRUCTURE:DOOR ASSEMBLY:LATCHES AND LOCKS, component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The main door striker pocket may not be positioned in the door jamb so that the lock bolt projects a minimum of one-quarter inch into the striker pocket when the door is fully closed. Anything less than one-quarter inch engagement may result in the main door accidently springing open while traveling.

Corrective Action

Dealer will properly position the lock striker plate to allow at least one-quarter inch projection into the striker pocket.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 78V085000

Manufacturer: Beatrice Foods Company

Report Received Date: 1978-04-19T00:00:00

Subject: Structure:door assembly:latches and locks

Component: Latches/locks/linkages

Potentially Affected Units: 1,735

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The main door striker pocket may not be positioned in the door jamb so that the lock bolt projects a minimum of one-quarter inch into the striker pocket when the door is fully closed. Anything less than one-quarter inch engagement may result in the main door accidently springing open while traveling.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Dealer will properly position the lock striker plate to allow at least one-quarter inch projection into the striker pocket.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-ffum_36pz~d55s

NHTSA ID: 78V085000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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