AM GENERAL UNSPECIFIED 1978: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 79V118000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AM GENERAL | UNSPECIFIED | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1979-06-06 | 1979-05-16 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1977-08-01 - 1979-02-01
Manufacturers Involved: AM GENERAL LLC
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 398
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
AN INCORRECT LENGTH SCREW WAS USED FOR ATTACHING THE EMERGENCY EXIT RELEASE MECHANISM. THIS MAY CAUSE THE HANDLE TO BECOME LOOSE AND, POSSIBLY, INOPERATIVE.
DEALER WILL INSTALL LONGER SCREWS AND, IF NECESSARY, A NEW RETAINER PLATE IN THE EMERGENCY EXIT RELEASE MECHANISM.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES, INTERCITY.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; DOOR ASSEMBLY, LATCHES AND LOCKS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, AN INOPERATIVE EMERGENCYEXIT INCREASES THE CHANCES OR PASSENGER INJURIES.
