Door handle breakage?

[dvcochran]

The left outside door handle on my 2003 M9000 came off in my hand the other day. It has very low hours but sat outside impounded for 7 years. I am wondering if the sun may have been a factor or is this a common problem. Anyone else had their door handle break?

 

[mikester]

Yes and No

 

[GreensvilleJay]

maybe not common, but understandable. Most 'plastics' become brittle with enough UV exposure.
I KNOW first hand that all 'tyraps' even black ones go brittle in the sun...

 

[fruitcakesa]

The left outside door handle on my 2003 M9000 came off in my hand the other day. It has very low hours but sat outside impounded for 7 years. I am wondering if the sun may have been a factor or is this a common problem. Anyone else had their door handle break?

The left side handle broke on the bottom. It is still attached at the top so it still functions but I switched it with the right side one [they are identical on my M]. Hopefully this one won't break.
A complete handle/latch unit is the only replacement. Big $

 

[GreensvilleJay]

give the busted one to a kid with a 3D printer.....

 

[dvcochran]

The left side handle broke on the bottom. It is still attached at the top so it still functions but I switched it with the right side one [they are identical on my M]. Hopefully this one won't break.
A complete handle/latch unit is the only replacement. Big $

Mine broke on the top first I think. The replacement is $66 but had to be ordered. I didn't really consider swapping them but my loader stick easily moves forward so I just have to remember to be European and get in on the right side until the replacement comes in.
Glad it happened not instead of the busy season.