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SevereNHTSA·17E038000·Announced 2017-07-18

TriMark Recalls Ambulance Door Striker Bolts for Crash Safety Non-Compliance

TriMark is recalling specific door striker bolts used in ambulance door systems because they may fail during a crash, causing doors to open and increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (door striker bolts) that fails to meet federal safety standards, creating a significant risk of injury in a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.

Plain-English summary

TriMark Corporation is recalling certain door striker bolts, model number 070-0100, that were assembled into door systems for ambulance manufacturers and distributors. The recall involves 781 affected units. These bolts may fail under load, which could allow ambulance doors to open in the event of a crash. Consequently, the bolts fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door locks and door retention components."

If a door opens during a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to occupants. TriMark will notify the purchasers of the door systems and provide replacement striker bolts free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a specific notification schedule.

Owners may contact TriMark customer service at 1-641-394-3188 for more information. Additionally, owners may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS recall
Manufacturer
TRIMARK CORPORATION
Category
Vehicle — Ambulance Components
Hazard
Affected units
781

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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