FORD VAN TERRA 2004: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
| Make : FORD | Model : VAN TERRA | Year : 2004 |
| Build Dates : 2002-05-01 - 2004-03-12 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V149000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2004-04-08 | Date Received by ODI: 2004-03-24 | Date Added to Database: 2004-03-29 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Turtle Top | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: RCN-040312 | ||
| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 468 | ||
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Summary:
ON CERTAIN BUSES, THE ELECTRIC DOOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY HANDLE "LEVER" COULD POSSIBLY BREAK WHEN PULLING ON THE HANDLE FOR EMERGENCY RELEASE TO OPEN THE SIDE ENTRY/EXIT DOOR. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD CAUSE THE HANDLE TO BREAK RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY TO OCCUPANTS EXITING THE VEHICLE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY HANDLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN APRIL 8, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TURTLE TOP AT 1-800-296-2105, EXTS 181 OR 131. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
TURTLE TOP RECALL NO. RCN-040312.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |
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