What NHTSA investigated
Public citzen (pc) petitioned the agency to investigate the type iii door latches installed in model year 1978 through 1988 GM vehicles.specifically, pc alleged that during a collision, the type iii door latch allows the detent lever to be out of alignment with respect to the fork bolt, allowing the door to inadvertently open and the occupant to be ejected.
Vehicles covered
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| GMC | GENERAL MOTORS | Model year not recorded |
Source
From NHTSA’s investigation file, rebuilt daily. To report a problem with your own vehicle, go to nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem. All open investigations.