1992 CHEVROLET CAVALIER RECALL - #91V166000
RECALL FOR LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES : HOOD : LATCH
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1992 CHEVROLET CAVALIER |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1991 - 8/1/1991 |
| Recalled on |
9/25/1991 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
9/5/1991 |
| # Affected |
3,212 |
| Recalled for |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
INSPECT HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLIES AND, WHERE NECESSARY, INSTALL A NEW SECONDARY HOOD LATCH SPRING. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: HOOD, LATCH.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. |
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