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Safety recall · 84V101000

Latch White Truck recall

VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP reported this recall to NHTSA on September 4, 1984. It covers about 2,835 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
84V101000
Reported
Sep 4, 1984
Vehicles
2,835
Area
Body, doors & structure

The problem

Door latch pawl spring was not designed to specification. Door could open without warning or door latch may not catch properly when door is closed.

The fix

DOOR LATCHES WILL BE REPLACED IF NECESSARY.

Contacts

Vehicle description: heavy trucks.System: structure; door assembly, latches and locks.Consequences of defect: when vehicle is in operation, person(s) seated byaffected door could fall out and be injured.

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 White Truck dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 84V101000.
  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
1984 White Truck White Truck06F

Questions

Is the 84V101000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 84V101000?

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 84V101000 announced?

VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP reported it to NHTSA on September 4, 1984. 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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