The problem
The vinyl covered interior passenger assist/grab handle located on the right hand hinge pillar can wear and fail in service.
The fix
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.
Contacts
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.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized White Truck dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 78V152000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.