AUTOCAR RB2 1977: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Make : AUTOCAR Model : RB2 Year : 1977
Build Dates : 1977-03-01 - 1977-11-01
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 78V152000
Date Owner's Notified: 1978-09-14 Date Received by ODI: 1978-07-01 Date Added to Database: 1979-10-12
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 5502
Summary:
      THE VINYL COVERED INTERIOR PASSENGER ASSIST/GRAB HANDLE LOCATED ON THE RIGHT HAND HINGE PILLAR CAN WEAR AND FAIL IN SERVICE.
Consequence:
     
Remedy:
      THE OWNER HAS THE OPTION OF EITHER HAVING THE DEALER REMOVE THE HANDLE FREE OF CHARGE OR REMOVING IT HIMSELF AND BEING REIMBURSED "3.00 PER VEHICLE.
Report Initiator: ODI V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
      VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK TRACTORS.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; GRAB HANDLE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD IT FAIL WHILE BEING USED FOR ENTRY OR EXITPURPOSES THE PASSENGER COULD RECEIVE PERSONAL INJURY.