OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
79V118000
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Reported May 16, 1979 · AM GENERAL CORPORATION
Summary
AN INCORRECT LENGTH SCREW WAS USED FOR ATTACHING THE EMERGENCY EXIT RELEASE MECHANISM. THIS MAY CAUSE THE HANDLE TO BECOME LOOSE AND, POSSIBLY, INOPERATIVE.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSTALL LONGER SCREWS AND, IF NECESSARY, A NEW RETAINER PLATE IN THE EMERGENCY EXIT RELEASE MECHANISM.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES, INTERCITY.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; DOOR ASSEMBLY, LATCHES AND LOCKS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, AN INOPERATIVE EMERGENCYEXIT INCREASES THE CHANCES OR PASSENGER INJURIES.
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