NHTSA Recall 78V152000

Filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Component: Latches/Locks/Linkages. Reported 1978-07-01. An estimated 5,502 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.

Defect

THE VINYL COVERED INTERIOR PASSENGER ASSIST/GRAB HANDLE LOCATED ON THE RIGHT HAND HINGE PILLAR CAN WEAR AND FAIL IN SERVICE.

What the manufacturer will do

THE OWNER HAS THE OPTION OF EITHER HAVING THE DEALER REMOVE THE HANDLE FREE OF CHARGE OR REMOVING IT HIMSELF AND BEING REIMBURSED $3.00 PER VEHICLE.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK TRACTORS.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; GRAB HANDLE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD IT FAIL WHILE BEING USED FOR ENTRY OR EXITPURPOSES THE PASSENGER COULD RECEIVE PERSONAL INJURY.

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Vehicles covered by this recall