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Chrysler Lebaron Recall 92V070: Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch

NHTSA campaign 92V070, reported May 13, 1992, 17,000 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 92V070CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Problem
THE HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED AND THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MAY BE PREVENTED FROM ENGAGING WHEN THE HOOD IS CLOSED.
Risk
IF THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH ENGAGEMENT FAILS, THE LACK OFENGAGEMENT BY THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH COULD CAUSE THE HOOD TO OPEN WHILE THEVEHICLE IS IN MOTION, REDUCING OPERATOR'S ABILITY TO SEE THE ROAD AND ONCOMINGTRAFFIC, AND POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
ADJUST THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH TO ALLOW THE LATCH ASSEMBLY TO PROPERLY ENGAGE WHEN THE HOOD IS CLOSED.
Notes
SYSTEM: HOOD LATCH.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Affected vehicles

Chrysler Lebaron1992