NHTSA Recall 80V138000
NHTSA Campaign Id 80V138000; Date: Oct. 17, 1980
Recalled Vehicles:
1980 Dodge Omni; 1980 Plymouth Horizon
Component: Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 235,000
Recall Summary:
The hood secondary latch on the involved vehicles may be subject to binding due to variations in the latch and its mounting base assembly. A problem could occur if the primary latch became inoperative or was not properly engaged.
How to Fix:
The dealer will inspect the secondary hood latch system and, if necessary, adjust it at no cost to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: structure; hood assembly, latches. Consequences of defect: sudden "fly up" of an unrestrained hood could impairdriver visibility and could result in a vehicle accident without prior warning.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 20, 1980
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