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Chevrolet Beretta Recall 87V062: Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch

NHTSA campaign 87V062, reported May 7, 1987, 2,020 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 87V062GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Problem
LOSS OF SKID PLATE COULD LEAD TO DISENGAGEMENT OF BOTH SECONDARY AND PRIMARY HOOD LATCHES.
Risk
HOOD COULD OPEN UNEXPECTANTLY; IF VEHICLE WERE INMOTION, THE HOOD COULD CONTACT THE WINDSHIELD, REDUCE THE DRIVERS VISION AREA,AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
INSTALL A SECONDARY LATCH SKID PLATE AND/OR SECONDARY LATCH SKID PLATE RETAINING SCREWS.
Notes
SYSTEM: SECONDARY HOOD LATCH.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet Beretta1987
Chevrolet Corsica1987