TriMark Recalls 50-200 Door Latches for Emergency Vehicles
TriMark is recalling 50-200 door latches used in emergency vehicles because trip levers may fail, preventing doors from opening.
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 where door latches may fail, creating a risk of injury in an emergency, but no injuries or deaths are reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
TriMark Corporation is recalling 50-200 door latches, part numbers 24301/02 and 26756/57, used in certain emergency vehicles. The recall involves specific Trip Levers and Cable Brackets that may fail.
If the trip lever fails, the door may not be able to be opened. This could cause a lock-in or lock-out situation, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
TriMark will work with the vehicle manufacturer that purchased the latches to replace them all, free of charge. Owners may contact TriMark customer service at 1-800-447-0343 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH recall
- Manufacturer
- TriMark Corporation
- Category
- Vehicle — Door Latches
- Affected units
- 422
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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