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NHTSARecalled 2018-07-27

PTL Engineering, Inc — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Is my product affected?

PTL ENGINEERING RV DOOR LATCHES

  • Brand PTL ENGINEERING

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

PTL Engineering, Inc. is recalling certain 3000 and 7000 Series recreational vehicle entry doors (part numbers 009-227 and 019-064) because the latch rod may be improperly adjusted, which could allow the door to open unexpectedly while the vehicle is moving. An open door while driving could distract the operator and other drivers, or cause objects to fall onto the roadway, increasing the risk of a crash.

PTL will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the doors, and their dealers will readjust the latch rod at no charge. Owners of affected recreational vehicles should contact PTL customer service at 1-810-664-2310.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

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.

What should I do?

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.

Details from the source

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."

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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