Hood: latchRecall 83V-125 · 1984 Nissan 300zx
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. recall 83V-125 covers 9,858 1984 Nissan 300zx for a hood: latch problem, reported to NHTSA on November 20, 1983.
Source: NHTSA recall 83V125000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The 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.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW SECONDARY LATCH AT NO CHARGE.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 1983 to November 1, 1983. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.