BROKEN INTERIOR SLIDING DOOR HANDLE - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 1/4/2016
ISSUE
Some 2015-2016 Transit vehicles built on or before 1/4/2016 may experience a broken interior sliding door handle due to the sliding door lower roller assembly.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Does the vehicle have a broken interior sliding door handle?
a. Yes - proceed to Step 2.
b. No - this article does not apply.
2. Replace the interior sliding door handle. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-14.
3. Replace the sliding door lower roller assembly. Refer to WSM, Section 501-03.
BROKEN INTERIOR SLIDING DOOR HANDLE - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 1/4/2016 TSB 16-0051
a. To help maintain original door adjustment, do not remove the angle bracket from the sliding door. (Figures 1 and 2)
b. Tighten the sliding door lower roller assembly to angle bracket nuts to 30 N•m (24 lb-ft).
4. With the sliding door latched in the fully open position, check the latch in the lower roller for binding on the striker; the latch should have some free play. Adjust the striker as required.
