NHTSA Recall 83V131000
NHTSA Campaign Id 83V131000; Date: Dec. 7, 1983
Recalled Vehicles:
1984 Honda Civic
Component: Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
Manufactured by: American Honda Motor Co.
Affected Units:: 10,421
Recall Summary:
Production tolerance errors could allow accidental hood opening. If the hood is not securely latched in the fully locked position, driving at high speed or hitting a large bump could cause the hood to open without warning.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect and replace defective hood latches at no charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: structure; hood latch. Consequences of defect: if the secondary latch does not engage, and the hoodopens while the vehicle is in motion, the driver"s vision could be blocked,creating a risk for an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 21, 1983
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