Morgan Olson Recall 12V021000: Latches/locks/linkages, Doors, Latch

NHTSA recall 12V021000 · announced January 19, 2012 · filed by Morgan Olson Corporation · 7,853 units affected

The problem

Morgan Olson is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 walk-in van type vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating in excess of 4,536kg (10,000lbs), manufactured from September 1, 2009, through January 19, 2012, with sliding front doors. These vehicles do not have either a primary door latch system, or a door closure warning system. Therefore, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

The risk

Without either a primary door latch system or a door latch system with a fully latched position and a door closure warning system as required by FMVSS 206, the door could partially open without warning and the driver may not be aware that the door is not fully latched, putting the driver at an increased risk of injuries in the event of a crash.

What to do

Morgan Olson will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on April 25, 2012. Owners may contact Morgan Olson at 1-269-659-0200.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2009 Morgan Olson Walk In Van
• 2010 Morgan Olson Walk In Van
• 2011 Morgan Olson Walk In Van

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.