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NHTSARecalled May 16, 1979 · #79V118000

STRUCTURE:DOOR ASSEMBLY:LATCHES AND LOCKS

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

AN INCORRECT LENGTH SCREW WAS USED FOR ATTACHING THE EMERGENCY EXIT RELEASE MECHANISM. THIS MAY CAUSE THE HANDLE TO BECOME LOOSE AND, POSSIBLY, INOPERATIVE.

Product details

Product
STRUCTURE:DOOR ASSEMBLY:LATCHES AND LOCKS
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
AM GENERAL LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALER WILL INSTALL LONGER SCREWS AND, IF NECESSARY, A NEW RETAINER PLATE IN THE EMERGENCY EXIT RELEASE MECHANISM.

View the official CPSC notice