1992 Chevrolet Cavalier Recalls

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September 25th, 1991
Recalled Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Recall Date
September 25th, 1991
Units Effected
3,212
NHTSA Campaign Number: 91V166000
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Manufactured Begin Date: August 1st, 1991
Manufactured End Date: August 1st, 1991
Date of Owner Notification: September 5th, 1991

Defect Summary:
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.

Consequence Summary:
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.

Corrective Summary:
INSPECT HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLIES AND, WHERE NECESSARY, INSTALL A NEW SECONDARY HOOD LATCH SPRING.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: HOOD, LATCH.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Recall Comments

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