Recall 06V489000 · manufacturer campaign 06511
Structure › Body — International · reported 21 Dec 2006 · 202 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE A-PILLAR MOUNTED ENTRY/EGRESS GRAB HANDLE MAY LOOSEN AND POSSIBLY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
The risk
THIS SEPARATION CAN OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING AND POSSIBLY CONTRIBUTE TO PERSONAL INJURY.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CAB ENTRY/EGRESS GRAB HANDLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 16, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.
INTERNATIONAL RECALL NO. 06511.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is this car's recall fixed?
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.
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