NHTSA Recall 95V229000
NHTSA Campaign Id 95V229000; Date: Dec. 5, 1995
Consequence of non-compliance: if the secondary latch is not properly engaged and the primary hood latch was also not engaged, the hood latch was also not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly. If this were to occur while the vehicle is in motion, the hood can contact the windshield reducing the vision of the driver and increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Cadillac Deville
Component: Structure:body:hood:hinge And Attachments
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 12,783
Recall Summary:
These vehicles could have been produced with an improperly adjusted secondary hood latch. This does not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 113, "hood latch system. "
How to Fix:
Dealers will adjust the secondary hood latch.
Recall Notes:
System: structure; hoodl assembly; hinge and attachments; fmvss no. 113. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Cadillac at 1-800-458-8006. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 22, 1995
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