AM GENERAL UNSPECIFIED 1978: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 81V123000
Make | Model | Year |
---|---|---|
AM GENERAL | UNSPECIFIED | 1978 |
Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
1981-11-17 | 1981-10-14 | 1981-10-27 |
Production Dates: 1978-01-01 - 1979-12-01
Manufacturers Involved: AM GENERAL LLC
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 399
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
Summary
THE PRESENT EXIT DOOR CONFIGURATION MAY ALLOW A PASSENGER"S FOOT, ARM, OR SHOULDER, OR THE BODY OF A CHILD TO BECOME CAUGHT IN THE DOOR POCKET.
Remedy
WARNING DECALS AND MODIFICATION KIT WILL BE PROVIDED WITHOUT CHARGE.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; EXIT DOOR.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FORCES IMPOSED BY THE DOOR CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS BODILYINJURY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.