NHTSA recall campaign
09E016000
What was wrong
Defect
TRIMARK IS RECALLING CERTAIN DOOR LATCHES WITH PRODUCT DATE CODES 23A THROUGH 51A INSTALLED FOR USE AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON CERTAIN PIERCE MANUFACTURING EMERGENCY VEHICLES. THESE LATCHES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE TRANSVERSE PULL STATIC LOAD REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO 206, "DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS." THE LATCHES MAY "POP" INTO THE SECONDARY LOCKING POSITION.
Risk
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE DOOR WOULD NOT HAVE PRIMARY CLOSING SECURITY WHICH COULD POSSIBLY LEAD TO INJURY OF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT.
Manufacturer remedy
TRIMARK IS WORKING WITH PIERCE TO NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DOOR LATCHES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRIMARK TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-447-0343.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →
Affected vehicles
0 entriesNHTSA did not enumerate affected vehicles for this campaign.