Hood: latchRecall 92V-070 · 1992 Chrysler Lebaron

CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 92V-070 covers 17,000 1992 Chrysler Lebaron for a hood: latch problem, reported to NHTSA on May 13, 1992.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected17,0001 model

ReportedMay 13, 1992Owners notified May 28, 1992

Complaints since3Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 92V070000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The 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.

The 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.

What to do

The fix

ADJUST THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH TO ALLOW THE LATCH ASSEMBLY TO PROPERLY ENGAGE WHEN THE HOOD IS CLOSED.

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.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Chrysler Lebaron1992

Built from August 1, 1991 to February 1, 1992. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.