NHTSA Recall 91V166000
NHTSA Campaign Id 91V166000; Date: Sep. 23, 1991
If the secondary hood latch is not engaged, and theprimary hood latch was also not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly. Ifthis occurs while the vehicle is in motion, the hood may contact the windshield,reducing the forward vision area of the driver and a vehicle crash could occur.
Recalled Vehicles:
1992 Chevrolet Cavalier; 1992 Pontiac Sunbird
Component: Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 3,212
Recall Summary:
The secondary hood latch spring is improperly installed or missing, leading to a condition where the secondary hood latch does not engage the secondary striker.
How to Fix:
Inspect hood latch assemblies and, where necessary, install a new secondary hood latch spring.
Recall Notes:
System: hood, latch. Vehicle description: passenger cars.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 5, 1991
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