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Chevrolet, D, GMC Latches/Locks/Linkages recall
Recalled May 19, 1999 · NHTSA recall 99E018000 · Chevrolet
Hazard
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DOOR MAY OPEN, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO OCCUPANTS INSIDE THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
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.
Units
11,115 units
Description
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.
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.
Product
Chevrolet 14048271 · Chevrolet DOOR LATCH
Manufacturer(s)
General Motors, LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →