NHTSA recall 91V-147 (91V147000)
latches, locks and linkages recall reported September 10, 1991 - about 72,000 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 91V147000
- Also written as
- 91V-147
- Reported
- September 10, 1991
- Vehicles affected
- ~72,000
- Component
- latches, locks and linkages
What is being recalled
THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MAY NOT ENGAGE WHEN THE HOOD IS CLOSED.
Why it is dangerous
IN THE EVENT THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH RELEASES WHEN THEVEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THE HOOD COULD FLY UP, OBSTRUCTING THE OPERATOR'S VISION,AND INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
INSTALL A NEW HOOD LATCHING ASSEMBLY.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 91V-147 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.