Recall 77V008000
Latches/locks/linkages — White Truck · reported 18 Jan 1977 · 8,168 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH ALUMINUM GRAB HANDLES. THESE HANDLES CAN CRACK THROUGH THE UPPER MOUNTING HOLE AND EVENTUALLY FAIL.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE ALUMINUM HANDLES ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; GRAB HANDLES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD FAILURE OCCUR WHILE IN SERVICE, PERSONS ENTERINGOR LEAVING THE VEHICLE COULD RECEIVE SERIOUS INJURY.
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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