Recall
Swan Swan — 79V150000
NHTSA ID
79V150000
Make
Swan
Model
Swan
Years Affected
1979
Recall Date
1979-06-14
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Units Affected
500
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
SOME TRUCKS WITH 36" OR 63" SLEEPER BOXES MAY HAVE A PROBLEM IN THAT THE LATCH MECHANISM ON THE SLEEPER DOOR MAY NOT BE ADJUSTED TO SPECIFICATIONS. THIS MISADJUSTMENT COULD ALLOW THE DOOR TO VIBRATE, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE LATCH TO BECOME SO WORN THAT IT MAY COME OPEN, EVEN UNDER MINOR ROAD VIBRATIONS.
Remedy
DEALER WILL ADJUST SLEEPER DOOR LATCH WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.