OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
84V053000
Latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch
Reported Apr 23, 1984 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Summary
VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN WIRED IMPROPERLY SO THAT THE TAILGATE LOCK CAN BE RELEASED WHEN THE VEHICLE IS NOT IN PARK OR IS IN MOTION.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
CORRECT OPERATION OF THE TAILGATE LOCK WILL BE VERIFIED. THE LOCK RELEASE SHOULD OPERATE ONLY WHEN VEHICLE IS IN PARK AND THE IGNITION SWITCH IS IN THE RUN POSITION. IF THIS IS NOT THE CASE, THE WIRING WILL BE CORRECTED.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES; STATION WAGONS EQUIPPED WITH REMOTETAILGATE LOCKS.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; DOOR LOCKS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: RELEASING THE LOCK WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION COULDALLOW THE TAILGATE TO OPEN, RESULTING IN POSSIBLE EJECTION OF PASSENGERSLOCATED IN THE REAR COMPARTMENT AND PERSONAL INJURY.
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Vehicle entries in this campaign
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