Defect Description For Recall
The Secondary Hood Latch May Be Incorrectly Aligned, Or May Exhibit A Binding Condition Of The Latch Pivot. Consequence Of Defect: This Condition Could Result In The Primary Hood Latch Not Being Completely Engaged To The Hood, The Hood Could Unexpectedly Open While Vehicle Is In Motion. Should This Occur, The Hood May Contact The Windshield Reducing The Forward Vision Area Of The Driver And A Vehicle Crash Without Prior Warning Could Occur.
Make Of Vehicle
OLDSMOBILE
Model Of Vehicle
CALAIS
Year
1985
Recall Campaign Number
86V121000
Component Description
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
The Secondary Hood Latch Will Be Replaced And Inspect The Primary Hood Latch Pop-Up Lever.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19840701
End Of Manufacture
19860401
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
206651
Date Owners Notified
19860915
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
19860828