WHITE TRUCK RC2 1977: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 78V152000

Make Model Year
WHITE TRUCK RC2 1977
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1978-09-14 1978-07-01 1979-10-12

Production Dates: 1977-03-01 - 1977-11-01

Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America

Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5502

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

THE VINYL COVERED INTERIOR PASSENGER ASSIST/GRAB HANDLE LOCATED ON THE RIGHT HAND HINGE PILLAR CAN WEAR AND FAIL IN SERVICE.

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.

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.