Western Star Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #84V129000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 84V129000 by Western Star Trucks, Inc.. Includes 248 affected units, STRUCTURE:DOOR ASSEMBLY:LATCHES AND LOCKS, component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Some door latches may not be secure due to defective springs. The springs may detach from the latch at any time. If the door of the vehicle is slammed the spring may become dislodged, preventing the door from closing. Vibrations of the vehicle over a rough road may cause the spring to dislodge, allowing the door to swing open by itself.

Corrective Action

Defective latches will be replaced with a corrected type.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 84V129000

Manufacturer: Western Star Trucks, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1984-10-16T00:00:00

Subject: Structure:door assembly:latches and locks

Component: Latches/locks/linkages

Potentially Affected Units: 248

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Some door latches may not be secure due to defective springs. The springs may detach from the latch at any time. If the door of the vehicle is slammed the spring may become dislodged, preventing the door from closing. Vibrations of the vehicle over a rough road may cause the spring to dislodge, allowing the door to swing open by itself.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Defective latches will be replaced with a corrected type.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-njng~g4j4~q435

NHTSA ID: 84V129000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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