Recall 99E018000: Latches/locks/linkages, Doors, Latch

NHTSA recall 99E018000 · announced May 19, 1999 · Gmc · 11,115 units affected

The problem

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET PARTS (REAR SLIDING DOOR LATCH, 14048271) FOR 1983-1996 CHEVROLET AND GMC G VANS EQUIPPED WITH SLIDING SIDE DOORS. THESE REAR DOOR LATCHES WILL REPLACE THOSE LATCHES THAT WERE IMPROPERLY RIVETED.

The risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DOOR MAY OPEN, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO OCCUPANTS INSIDE THE VEHICLE.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THEIR RECORDS TO DETERMINE THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE PURCHASER OF THE DOOR LATCHES, AND THE DEALERS WILL FOLLOW-UP WITH THESE CUSTOMERS TO HAVE THE LATCHES REPLACED.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 30, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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