NHTSA Campaign Id 84V139000; Date: Nov. 5, 1984
1983 Nissan Pulsar; 1984 Nissan Pulsar
Component: Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
Manufactured by: Nissan North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 86,000
Due to improper operation of the secondary hood latch by owners using excessive force on the lever, the hood latch assembly may become damaged, resulting in separation of the secondary latch from the latch assembly.
The dealer will replace the hood latch assembly with one that will reduce the likelihood of abuse or improper operation, free of charge.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: structure; secondary hood latch assembly. Consequences of defect: if separation were to occur and the car were drivenwith the hood not fully closed or if the primary hood latch were to be releasedduring vehicle operation, the hood could open fully, obstructing driver"s view;a vehicle accident could occur.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 5, 1984
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