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Kenworth T2000 Recall 97V085: Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch

NHTSA campaign 97V085, reported May 22, 1997, 1,352 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 97V085PACCAR, INCORPORATED
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Problem
A SECONDARY BEND OPERATION WAS NOT PERFORMED DURING ASSEMBLY OF THE DOOR LATCH WHICH COULD CAUSE THE DOOR LATCH TO JAM WHEN LOCKED.
Risk
THE DOOR LATCH WILL NOT RELEASE FROM EITHER THE INSIDE OR THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DOOR LATCHES FOR CERTAIN DATE CODES AND REPLACE SUSPECT LATCHES WITH NEW LATCHES.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 1997.NOTES:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PACCAR AT 1-206-455-7356.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Affected vehicles

Kenworth T20001997