Hood: latchRecall 91V-166 · Chevrolet and Pontiac vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 91V-166 covers 3,212 Chevrolet and Pontiac vehicles for a hood: latch problem, reported to NHTSA on September 23, 1991.
Source: NHTSA recall 91V166000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The 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.
The 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.
The fix
INSPECT HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLIES AND, WHERE NECESSARY, INSTALL A NEW SECONDARY HOOD LATCH SPRING.
SYSTEM: HOOD, LATCH.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
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, 1991 to August 1, 1991. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.