NHTSA recall 01V179000
Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Peterbilt 330 and 6 more
Reported Jun 5, 200152,500 vehicles affectedPACCAR, INCORPORATEDMaker’s number 601-GBuilt Apr 12, 1999 – Jun 4, 2001
The defect
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. a change in the internal linkage of certain cab doors has created a possible binding condition.
The risk
If the linkage binds, full engagement of the door latch may not occur, allowing the door to open inadvertently.
The remedy
Dealers will modify the door linkage to correct the potential of binding. owner notification began june 22, 2001. 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 peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000.