Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 91V186000

Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1991-10-29.

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V186000

Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch

Component
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
224,588
Reported to NHTSA
1991-10-29
Owners notified
1991-10-31

Defect description

SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLIES CAN CORRODE, CAUSING A HIGH LATCH RELEASE EFFORT AND POSSIBLY PREVENTING THE HOOD FROM LATCHING PROPERLY WHEN IT IS CLOSED.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL A NEW SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY.

Notes

SYSTEM: SECONDARY HOOD LATCH.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Scope of coverage

6 model years across 3 models.

ModelYears on record
Buick Roadmaster1992 1991
Chevrolet Caprice1992 1991
OLDSMOBILE Custom Cruiser1992 1991

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.