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NHTSA recall 78V085000

Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch

Airstream Airstream

Reported Apr 19, 19781,735 vehicles affectedBEATRICE FOODS COMPANYBuilt Aug 1, 1977 – Jan 1, 1978

The defect

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.

The remedy

Dealer will properly position the lock striker plate to allow at least one-quarter inch projection into the striker pocket.

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Vehicles in this recall

Airstream Airstream
1978

Notes

Vehicle description: travel trailers.system: structure; door assembly, lock.consequences of defect: this condition could allow a passenger to fall out ofthe vehicle while in motion, resulting in severe personal injury.