1978 AIRSTREAM AIRSTREAM RECALL - #78V085000
RECALL FOR LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES : DOORS : LATCH
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1978 AIRSTREAM AIRSTREAM |
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| Manufacturer |
BEATRICE FOODS COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1977 - 1/1/1978 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
4/7/1978 |
| # Affected |
1,735 |
| Recalled for |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL PROPERLY POSITION THE LOCK STRIKER PLATE TO ALLOW AT LEAST ONE-QUARTER INCH PROJECTION INTO THE STRIKER POCKET. |
| 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. |
| See also |
1978 AIRSTREAM AIRSTREAM Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, LPG SYSTEMS, TANK ASSEMBLY
1978 AIRSTREAM AIRSTREAM Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, SHOCK ABSORBER
1978 AIRSTREAM AIRSTREAM Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, POWER ASSIST, VACUUM
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