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NHTSA recall 93V189001

Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch

Geo Metro

Reported Nov 23, 1993356,097 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.

The defect

Mislocated attaching spot welds of the hood striker assembly cause cracks to start on the hood inner panel. If cracks occur, the hood striker assembly may not properly engage the hood latch when the hood IS closed.

The risk

An improperly engaged hood latch may result in a hoodfly-up while the vehicle IS in motion. This would obstruct the driver's viewand could cause a vehicle crash.

The remedy

Gm dealers will (a) install two bolts and nuts to secure the striker assembly to the hood inner panel, and (b) ensure that the hood latch assembly fasteners are properly tightened.

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Vehicles in this recall

Geo Metro
19891990199119921993

Notes

System: structure; hood assembly.vehicle description: passenger cars.note: if your vehicle IS presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy IS not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact chevrolet service center at 1-800-222-1020. Also, please contact thenational highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at1-800-424-9393.