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NHTSARecalled Apr 19, 1978 · #78V085000

STRUCTURE:DOOR ASSEMBLY:LATCHES AND LOCKS

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

THE MAIN DOOR STRIKER POCKET MAY NOT BE POSITIONED IN THE DOOR JAMB SO THAT THE LOCK BOLT PROJECTS A MINIMUM OF ONE-QUARTER INCH INTO THE STRIKER POCKET WHEN THE DOOR IS FULLY CLOSED. ANYTHING LESS THAN ONE-QUARTER INCH ENGAGEMENT MAY RESULT IN THE MAIN DOOR ACCIDENTLY SPRINGING OPEN WHILE TRAVELING.

Product details

Product
STRUCTURE:DOOR ASSEMBLY:LATCHES AND LOCKS
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
BEATRICE FOODS COMPANY
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALER WILL PROPERLY POSITION THE LOCK STRIKER PLATE TO ALLOW AT LEAST ONE-QUARTER INCH PROJECTION INTO THE STRIKER POCKET.

View the official CPSC notice