Defect Description For Recall
Secondary Hood Latch Assembly May Not Have Been Properly Adjusted Resulting In Latch Becoming Bent.
Make Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET
Model Of Vehicle
BERETTA
Year
1987
Recall Campaign Number
88V039000
Component Description
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
Effect Of Defect
A Bent Secondary Hood Latch Could Cause The Primarylatch To MalfunCTIon. If This Occured The Hood Could Unexpectedly Open. Ifthis Happened While Vehicle Is In Motion ReduCTIon Of Forward Visibility Couldcause A Vehicle Crash Without Prior Warning.
Fix Defect
Inspect And Replace Secondary Hood Latch Assemblies As Required.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19861101
End Of Manufacture
19871101
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
282052
Date Owners Notified
19880426
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
19880323