NHTSA Recall 91V186000
NHTSA Campaign Id 91V186000; Date: Oct. 29, 1991
If the secondary hood latch is not properly engaged, andthe primary hood latch was also not engaged, the hood could open and contact thewindshield while the vehicle was in motion, reducing the forward vision area ofthe driver and resulting in a possible vehicle accident without prior warning.
Recalled Vehicles:
1991 Buick Roadmaster; 1992 Buick Roadmaster; 1991 Chevrolet Caprice; 1992 Chevrolet Caprice; 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser; 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
Component: Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 224,588
Recall Summary:
Secondary hood latch assemblies can corrode, causing a high latch release effort and possibly preventing the hood from latching properly when it is closed.
How to Fix:
Install a new secondary hood latch assembly.
Recall Notes:
System: secondary hood latch. Vehicle description: passenger cars.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 31, 1991
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