AIRSTREAM UNSPECIFIED 1978: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 78V085000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AIRSTREAM | UNSPECIFIED | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1978-04-07 | 1978-04-19 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1977-08-01 - 1978-01-01
Manufacturers Involved: Airstream, Inc.
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1735
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
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.
DEALER WILL PROPERLY POSITION THE LOCK STRIKER PLATE TO ALLOW AT LEAST ONE-QUARTER INCH PROJECTION INTO THE STRIKER POCKET.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL TRAILERS.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; DOOR ASSEMBLY, LOCK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW A PASSENGER TO FALL OUT OFTHE VEHICLE WHILE IN MOTION, RESULTING IN SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY.
