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NHTSARecalled May 14, 1981 · #81V057000

STRUCTURE:DOOR ASSEMBLY:LATCHES AND LOCKS

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES IT MAY BE POSSIBLE TO START THE ENGINE WHEN THE EMERGENCY DOOR IS LOCKED. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE".

Product details

Product
STRUCTURE:DOOR ASSEMBLY:LATCHES AND LOCKS
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

EMERGENCY DOOR KEY LOCKS WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF NECESSARY, A SPECIFIED CROSS RECESS SCREW WILL BE INSTALLED IN THE KEY SLOT OF THE LOCK TUMBLER ASSEMBLY. THIS WILL RENDER THE LOCK INOPERATIVE.

View the official CPSC notice