NHTSA Recall 86V121000
NHTSA Campaign Id 86V121000; Date: Aug. 28, 1986
Recalled Vehicles:
1985 Oldsmobile Calais; 1986 Oldsmobile Calais
Component: Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 206,651
Recall Summary:
The secondary hood latch may be incorrectly aligned, or may exhibit a binding condition of the latch pivot. Consequence of defect: this condition could result in the primary hood latch not being completely engaged to the hood, the hood could unexpectedly open while vehicle is in motion. Should this occur, the hood may contact the windshield reducing the forward vision area of the driver and a vehicle crash without prior warning could occur.
How to Fix:
The secondary hood latch will be replaced and inspect the primary hood latch pop-up lever.
Recall Notes:
System: hoodlatch/secondary. Vehicle description: passenger cars.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 15, 1986
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