Doors: latchRecall 87V-127 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 87V-127 covers 1,521 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a doors: latch problem, reported to NHTSA on August 10, 1987.
Source: NHTSA recall 87V127000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
TRUCKS MAY HAVE CRACKED OR BROKEN DOOR STRIKER NUTS, WHICH DO NOT CONFORM TO FMVSS 206.
The risk
IN A COLLISION, CRACKED OR BROKEN STRIKER NUT COULDALLOW DOOR TO OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY AND POSSIBLY CAUSE INJURY TO OCCUPANTS.
The fix
REPLACE EXISTING DOOR STRIKER NUTS.
SYSTEM: DOOR LOCKS/FMVSS 206.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT AND MEDIUM DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 1987 to February 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.