Trimark Striker Bolts, model year 9999. Filed by Trimark Corporation and reported to NHTSA on 18 July 2017. 781 vehicles potentially affected.
What the notice says TriMark Corporation (TriMark) is recalling certain door striker bolts, model number 070-0100, assembled into door systems for ambulance manufacturers and distributors. The striker bolts may fail under load allowing the doors to open in the event of a crash. As such, these bolts fail to comply with the requirements of …
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What owners ask about this recall
- Which vehicles does recall 17E038 cover?
- Trimark Striker Bolts.
- What is wrong with them?
- TriMark Corporation (TriMark) is recalling certain door striker bolts, model number 070-0100, assembled into door systems for ambulance manufacturers and distributors. The striker bolts may fail under load allowing the doors to open in the event of a crash.
- What can happen if it is not put right?
- If a door opens in a crash there would be an increased risk of injury.
- Is there a fix yet?
- Yes, and it is free. TriMark will notify the purchasers of the door systems, and will provide replacement Striker Bolts, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Trimark customer service at 1-641-394-3188.
- What should I do now?
- Check your own vehicle by its VIN with NHTSA, which is the record to act on.
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What the authority says can happen if this is not fixed: “If a door opens in a crash there would be an increased risk of injury.”
affected
in the notice
caught
| Campaign | 17E038 |
|---|---|
| Filed by | TRIMARK CORPORATION |
| System at fault | Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments |
| Reported to NHTSA | 18 July 2017 |
| Model years | 9999-9999 |
| Vehicles named | TRIMARK STRIKER BOLTS |
What the notice says today
The consequence
If a door opens in a crash there would be an increased risk of injury.
The remedy
TriMark will notify the purchasers of the door systems, and will provide replacement Striker Bolts, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Trimark customer service at 1-641-394-3188.
What it said before
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This is one of 901 notices in the record whose component field names structure. Across that group the median wait before owners were written to was 42 days.
Last checked . No change has been recorded in the wording.
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CarsMultiverse, recall 17E038, wording as read on 16 September 2026. https://carsmultiverse.com/recall/17e038/
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- 11E028: CAB DOOR MOUNT BRACKET PART NUMBERS 28141-01 AND 28142-01, SOLD AND INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON CERTAIN E-ONE EMERGENCY
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