NHTSA recall 88V039000
Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
Chevrolet Beretta and 1 more
Reported Mar 23, 1988282,052 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Built Nov 1, 1986 – Nov 1, 1987
The defect
Secondary hood latch assembly may not have been properly adjusted resulting in latch becoming bent.
The risk
A bent secondary hood latch could cause the primarylatch to malfunction. if this occured the hood could unexpectedly open. ifthis happened while vehicle IS in motion reduction of forward visibility couldcause a vehicle crash without prior warning.
The remedy
Inspect and replace secondary hood latch assemblies as required.