Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #79V150000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 79V150000 by Paccar Incorporated. Includes 500 affected units, STRUCTURE:DOOR ASSEMBLY:LATCHES AND LOCKS, component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Some trucks with 36" or 63" sleeper boxes may have a problem in that the latch mechanism on the sleeper door may not be adjusted to specifications. This misadjustment could allow the door to vibrate, which could cause the latch to become so worn that it may come open, even under minor road vibrations.

Corrective Action

Dealer will adjust sleeper door latch without charge to owner.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 79V150000

Manufacturer: Paccar Incorporated

Report Received Date: 1979-06-14T00:00:00

Subject: Structure:door assembly:latches and locks

Component: Latches/locks/linkages

Potentially Affected Units: 500

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Some trucks with 36" or 63" sleeper boxes may have a problem in that the latch mechanism on the sleeper door may not be adjusted to specifications. This misadjustment could allow the door to vibrate, which could cause the latch to become so worn that it may come open, even under minor road vibrations.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Dealer will adjust sleeper door latch without charge to owner.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-j6dg_ppy7~5p8i

NHTSA ID: 79V150000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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