NHTSA recall 91V-186 (91V186000)

latches, locks and linkages recall reported October 29, 1991 - about 224,588 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 91V186000
Also written as: 91V-186
Reported: October 29, 1991
Vehicles affected: ~224,588
Component: latches, locks and linkages

What is being recalled

SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLIES CAN CORRODE, CAUSING A HIGH LATCH RELEASE EFFORT AND POSSIBLY PREVENTING THE HOOD FROM LATCHING PROPERLY WHEN IT IS CLOSED.

Why it is dangerous

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.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

INSTALL A NEW SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 91V-186 when calling a dealer.

Affected 3 models

Buick Roadmaster - 1991, 1992

Chevrolet Caprice - 1991, 1992

Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser - 1991, 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.