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Nissan 300ZX Recall 83V125: Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch

NHTSA campaign 83V125, reported November 20, 1983, 9,858 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 83V125NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Problem
THE HOOD LATCH MAY FAIL TO HOLD THE HOOD IN POSITION DUE TO A MISALIGNMENT OF THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH. THIS CONDITION IS DUE TO A DEFORMATION OF THE HOOD DURING MANUFACTURE.
Risk
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW SECONDARY LATCH AT NO CHARGE.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; HOOD LATCH.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE PRIMARY LATCH IS NOT PROPERLY ENGAGED WHENCLOSING THE HOOD, A FAILURE OF THE SECONDARY LATCH TO ENGAGE WILL ALLOW THEHOOD TO OPEN, BLOCKING THE DRIVER"S VISION AND CREATING A RISK OF A VEHICLEACCIDENT.

Affected vehicles

Nissan 300ZX1984