Recall 89E020000: Latches/locks/linkages, Doors, Latch

NHTSA recall 89E020000 · announced July 12, 1989 · Versch · 1,000 units affected

The problem

THE LOCK CYLINDER OVERRIDE MECHANISM MAY FAIL AND PREVENT A PERSON ON THE INSIDE FROM USING THE TURN KNOB TO EXIT THE VEHICLE.

The risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN A PERSON BEING TRAPPED INSIDETHE VEHICLE.

What to do

REPLACE OUTSIDE LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLY TO ASSURE THAT DOOR CAN BE OPENED FROM INSIDE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM:DOOR LOCKS.VEHICLE CATEGORY:EMERGENCY VEHICLES.

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