NHTSA Recall 78V085000
Filed by Airstream, Inc.. Component: Latches/Locks/Linkages. Reported 1978-04-19. An estimated 1,735 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
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.
What the manufacturer will do
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.