Recall campaign · NHTSA 87V127000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1987-08-10.

Recall campaignNHTSA 87V127000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

Component: Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 1,521
Reported to NHTSA: 1987-08-10
Owners notified: 1987-08-31

Defect description

TRUCKS MAY HAVE CRACKED OR BROKEN DOOR STRIKER NUTS, WHICH DO NOT CONFORM TO FMVSS 206.

Safety risk

IN A COLLISION, CRACKED OR BROKEN STRIKER NUT COULDALLOW DOOR TO OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY AND POSSIBLY CAUSE INJURY TO OCCUPANTS.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE EXISTING DOOR STRIKER NUTS.

Notes

SYSTEM: DOOR LOCKS/FMVSS 206.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT AND MEDIUM DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS.

Scope of coverage

12 model years across 12 models.

Model	Years on record
Chevrolet C10	1988
Chevrolet C20	1988
Chevrolet C30	1988
Chevrolet K10	1988
Chevrolet K20	1988
Chevrolet K30	1988
GMC C15	1988
GMC C25	1988
GMC C35	1988
GMC K15	1988
GMC K25	1988
GMC K35	1988

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.