Recall campaign83V030000
Recall 83V030000: 1979–1982 Autocar Autocar
Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
- Report received
- Mar 17, 1983
- Manufacturer
- White motor corporation
- Potentially affected
- 2,398vehicles
- Model years
- 1979–1982
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
In certain types of collisions, the door latches may release and the door could open. The door latch system fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard 206, "door locks and door retention components".
Remedy
Dealer will install new door latch control rods at no cost to the owner.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1979 Autocar Autocar0 complaints
- 1980 Autocar Autocar0 complaints
- 1981 Autocar Autocar0 complaints
- 1982 Autocar Autocar0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.