Defect Description For Recall
Secondary Hood Latch Assemblies Can Corrode, Causing A High Latch Release Effort And Possibly Preventing The Hood From Latching Properly When It Is Closed.
Make Of Vehicle
BUICK
Model Of Vehicle
ROADMASTER
Year
1991
Recall Campaign Number
91V186000
Component Description
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
Effect Of Defect
If The Secondary Hood Latch Is Not Properly Engaged, Andthe Primary Hood Latch Was Also Not Engaged, The Hood Could Open And Contact Thewindshield While The Vehicle Was In Motion, Reducing The Forward Vision Area Ofthe Driver And Resulting In A Possible Vehicle Accident Without Prior Warning.
Fix Defect
Install A New Secondary Hood Latch Assembly.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19891001
End Of Manufacture
19910801
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
224588
Date Owners Notified
19911031
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
19911029