1992 Chevrolet Cavalier and Pontiac Sunbird recall: latch

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on September 23, 1991. It covers about 3,212 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 3,212
reported: Sep 23, 1991
owners notified: Sep 5, 1991
related complaints: 2

Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch

What is wrong: 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.
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.
Remedy: Inspect hood latch assemblies and, where necessary, install a new secondary hood latch spring.

Recall number 91V166000

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet Cavalier 1992 1992
Pontiac Sunbird 1992 1992

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about locks problems.

1992 Chevrolet Cavalier 1992 Pontiac Sunbird

Questions about recall 91V166000

Is there a recall on the 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier and Pontiac Sunbird latch?

Yes. Recall 91V166000, reported on September 23, 1991, covers about 3,212 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 91V166000?

Inspect hood latch assemblies and, where necessary, install a new secondary hood latch spring.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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