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Safety recall · 83V030000

Latch Autocar recall

WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION reported this recall to NHTSA on March 17, 1983. It covers about 2,398 vehicles across 4 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
83V030000
Reported
Mar 17, 1983
Vehicles
2,398
Area
Body, doors & structure

The problem

In certain types of collisions, the door latches may release and the door could open. The door latch system fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard 206, "door locks and door retention components".

The fix

Dealer will install new door latch control rods at no cost to the owner.

Contacts

Vehicle description: heavy trucks.System: structure; door latch assembly.Consequences of defect: in a rear-end collision, the occupants may be thrownfrom the vehicle, increasing the chances of injury.Note: the owner should make sure that seat belts are fastened to lessen thechances of occupant ejection.

What to do

  1. 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.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Autocar dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 83V030000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1979 Autocar Autocar02D
1980 Autocar Autocar03F
1981 Autocar Autocar02D
1982 Autocar Autocar03F

Questions

Is the 83V030000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 83V030000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 83V030000 announced?

WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on March 17, 1983. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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