NHTSA recall 91V-166 (91V166000)

latches, locks and linkages recall reported September 23, 1991 - about 3,212 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 91V166000
Also written as: 91V-166
Reported: September 23, 1991
Vehicles affected: ~3,212
Component: latches, locks and linkages

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

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.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

INSPECT HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLIES AND, WHERE NECESSARY, INSTALL A NEW SECONDARY HOOD LATCH SPRING.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 91V-166 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Chevrolet Cavalier - 1992

Pontiac Sunbird - 1992

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.