WHITE TRUCK ROAD COMMANDER 1970: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 77V008000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WHITE TRUCK | ROAD COMMANDER | 1970 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1977-01-12 | 1977-01-18 | 1979-10-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 8168
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Summary
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH ALUMINUM GRAB HANDLES. THESE HANDLES CAN CRACK THROUGH THE UPPER MOUNTING HOLE AND EVENTUALLY FAIL.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE ALUMINUM HANDLES ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; GRAB HANDLES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD FAILURE OCCUR WHILE IN SERVICE, PERSONS ENTERINGOR LEAVING THE VEHICLE COULD RECEIVE SERIOUS INJURY.
