Hood: latchRecall 91V-186 · Buick and Chevrolet vehicles

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 91V-186 covers 224,588 Buick and Chevrolet vehicles for a hood: latch problem, reported to NHTSA on October 29, 1991.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected224,5883 models

ReportedOct 29, 1991Owners notified Oct 31, 1991

Complaints since6Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 91V186000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLIES CAN CORRODE, CAUSING A HIGH LATCH RELEASE EFFORT AND POSSIBLY PREVENTING THE HOOD FROM LATCHING PROPERLY WHEN IT IS CLOSED.

The risk

IF THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH IS NOT PROPERLY ENGAGED, ANDTHE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH WAS ALSO NOT ENGAGED, THE HOOD COULD OPEN AND CONTACT THEWINDSHIELD WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, REDUCING THE FORWARD VISION AREA OFTHE DRIVER AND RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

What to do

The fix

INSTALL A NEW SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY.

SYSTEM: SECONDARY 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.

3 models

Vehicles in this recall

Buick Roadmaster1991, 1992

Chevrolet Caprice1991, 1992

Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser1991, 1992

Built from October 1, 1989 to August 1, 1991. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.