Defect Description For Recall
PTL Engineering, Inc. (Ptl) Is Recalling Certain 3000 And 7000 Series Recreational Vehicle Entry Doors, Part Numbers 009-227 And 019-064. The Latch Rod May Be Improperly Adjusted, Allowing The Door To Open Unexpectedly While The Vehicle Is Moving. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 206, “Door Locks And Door Retention Components.”
Make Of Vehicle
PTL EngineerING
Model Of Vehicle
RV DOOR LATCHES
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
18E062000
Component Description
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Effect Of Defect
If The Door Opens While Moving, It Could Become A DistrAction To The Vehicle Operator And Other Drivers And/Or Objects May Fall Out And Become Road Hazards. Either Scenario Increases The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
PTL Will Notify The Vehicle Manufacturers That Purchased The Doors And Dealers For Those Manufacturers Will Readjust The Latch Rod, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began August 8, 2018. Owners May Contact PTL Customer Service At 1-810-664-2310.
Vehicle Manufacturer
PTL Engineering, Inc
Start Of Manufacture
20180102
End Of Manufacture
20180223
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
442
Date Owners Notified
20180808
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
PTL Engineering, Inc
Date Report Received
20180727
Make Campaign Number
N/A
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
206