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Subject:Re: FW: sliding door
From:Ken Korn
Date:Tue, 15 Sep 1998 08:55:38 -0500

Mine wouldn't catch because the nylon block on the top front door slider was
badly worn. I turned it 90 degrees so the worn side wasn't being used and the
catch worked fine. The worn block allowed the door to lean out to far to
catch.

Ken
82 Westy

On Tuesday, September 15, 1998 6:42 AM, Michael Jurik
[SMTP:MAJurik27@AOL.COM] wrote:
> I also have a sliding door with a mind of its own (ditto for almost losing
> my
> dog). I've got the thing rigged with a hasp on the interior side for safety
> and security. I see what's causing the problem -- the catch on the rear end
> of
> the slider. I haven't had the courage to inquire as to its price. Does
> anyone
> know the recall status of this problem?
>
> Michael Jurik
> 87 GL