NHTSA recall 86V121000
Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
Oldsmobile Calais
Reported Aug 28, 1986206,651 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Built Jul 1, 1984 – Apr 1, 1986
The defect
The secondary hood latch may be incorrectly aligned, or may exhibit a binding condition of the latch pivot. consequence of defect: this condition could result in the primary hood latch not being completely engaged to the hood, the hood could unexpectedly open while vehicle IS in motion. should this occur, the hood may contact the windshield reducing the forward vision area of the driver and a vehicle crash without prior warning could occur.
The remedy
The secondary hood latch will be replaced and inspect the primary hood latch pop-up lever.