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Chevrolet Cavalier Recall 91V166: Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch

NHTSA campaign 91V166, reported September 23, 1991, 3,212 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 91V166GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Problem
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.
Risk
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.
Remedy
INSPECT HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLIES AND, WHERE NECESSARY, INSTALL A NEW SECONDARY HOOD LATCH SPRING.
Notes
SYSTEM: HOOD, LATCH.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet Cavalier1992
Pontiac Sunbird1992