Doors: latchRecall 73V-100 · Open Road vehicles

OPEN ROAD IND., INC. recall 73V-100 covers 340 Open Road vehicles for a doors: latch problem, reported to NHTSA on May 4, 1973.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected3403 models
ReportedMay 4, 1973Owners notified Jul 2, 1973
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 73V100000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

What to do

The fix

The remedy has not been described yet.

TRAILER.POSSIBILITY THAT STANDARD DOOR LOCKS WITHOUT TWO POSITIONS WEREINSTALLED IN SIDE DOORS LEADING INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.IF THIS CONDITIONEXISTS, LOCKS FAIL TO MEET FMVSS 208 REQUIREMENTS.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING ANDREPLACING WITH TWO POSITION (SAFETY) LOCKS.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

3 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from September 1, 1972 to April 1, 1973. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.