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Freightliner Conventional Recall 84V113: Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch

NHTSA campaign 84V113, reported September 25, 1984, 2,303 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 84V113FREIGHTLINER CORP.
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Problem
THE SLEEPER COMPARTMENT INSIDE DOOR LATCHING MECHANISMS MAY CAUSE THE DOOR TO UNLATCH WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN.
Risk
Remedy
THE OPERATING LEVER AND CONNECTING RODS WILL BE REPLACED AND A SPRING WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE CONNECTING ROD.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS; CAB BEHIND ENGINE, EQUIPPED WITH SEPARATE SLEEPERCOMPARTMENT.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; SLEEPER COMPARTMENT SIDE DOORS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF A PASSENGER IS IN THE SLEEPER, HE/SHE COULD BEEJECTED IF THE DOOR OPENS, RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.

Affected vehicles

Freightliner Conventional1984