NHTSA recall 91V166000
Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
Chevrolet Cavalier and 1 more
Reported Sep 23, 19913,212 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Built Aug 1, 1991 – Aug 1, 1991
The defect
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 remedy
Inspect hood latch assemblies and, where necessary, install a new secondary hood latch spring.