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1991 UTILIMASTER AEROMATE Recall - Campaign #91V073000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1991 UTILIMASTER AEROMATE RECALL - #91V073000

RECALL FOR LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES : HOOD : LATCH

THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH CAN RELEASE WHEN VEHICLE IS DRIVEN IN THE CONDITION OF HIGH WIND GUSTS. THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH FAILURE WILL ALSO CAUSE THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH TO FAIL SIMULTANEOUSLY.

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Vehicle 1991 UTILIMASTER AEROMATE
Manufacturer UTILIMASTER CORPORATION
Manufactured between 6/1/1990 - 4/1/1991
Recalled on 5/15/1991
Influenced by UTILIMASTER CORPORATION
Owners Notified on 5/10/1991
# Affected 541
Recalled for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Description THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH CAN RELEASE WHEN VEHICLE IS DRIVEN IN THE CONDITION OF HIGH WIND GUSTS. THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH FAILURE WILL ALSO CAUSE THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH TO FAIL SIMULTANEOUSLY.
Consequences
Corrective action REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY LATCH MECHANISMS WITH A LARGER SPRING ON THE PRIMARY LATCH, AND A REDESIGNED CATCH ON THE SECONDARY LATCH.
Notes SYSTEM: HOOD LATCHES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: WALK-IN MINIVANS.CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECTS: IF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY HOOD LATCH FAILURE OCCURS, THEHOOD CAN FLY OPEN AND BREAK ONE OR BOTH FRONT WINDSHIELDS, BLOCKING THE DRIVER'SVISION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN OCCUPANT INJURY AND/OR VEHICLE CRASH.
See also 1991 UTILIMASTER AEROMATE Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT
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