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HighNHTSA·18E062000·Announced 2018-07-27

PTL Recalls Recreational Vehicle Doors Due to Latch Adjustment Defect

PTL Engineering is recalling 3000 and 7000 Series RV entry doors because the latch rod may be improperly adjusted, allowing the door to open while the vehicle is moving.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (door latch) that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any deaths or serious injuries, placing it in the High severity category.

Plain-English summary

PTL Engineering, Inc. is recalling certain 3000 and 7000 Series recreational vehicle entry doors, part numbers 009-227 and 019-064. The recall affects 442 units. The defect involves the latch rod, which may be improperly adjusted, allowing the door to open unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion. This condition causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

If the door opens while the vehicle is moving, it could distract the vehicle operator and other drivers. Additionally, objects may fall out of the vehicle and become road hazards. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.

PTL will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the doors. Dealers for those manufacturers will readjust the latch rod free of charge. The recall began on August 8, 2018. Owners may contact PTL customer service at 1-810-664-2310 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER recall
Manufacturer
PTL Engineering, Inc
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
442

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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