NHTSA recall 92V-070 (92V070000)

latches, locks and linkages recall reported May 13, 1992 - about 17,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 92V070000
Also written as: 92V-070
Reported: May 13, 1992
Vehicles affected: ~17,000
Component: latches, locks and linkages

What is being recalled

THE HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED AND THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MAY BE PREVENTED FROM ENGAGING WHEN THE HOOD IS CLOSED.

Why it is dangerous

IF THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH ENGAGEMENT FAILS, THE LACK OFENGAGEMENT BY THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH COULD CAUSE THE HOOD TO OPEN WHILE THEVEHICLE IS IN MOTION, REDUCING OPERATOR'S ABILITY TO SEE THE ROAD AND ONCOMINGTRAFFIC, AND POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

ADJUST THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH TO ALLOW THE LATCH ASSEMBLY TO PROPERLY ENGAGE WHEN THE HOOD IS CLOSED.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 92V-070 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Chrysler Lebaron - 1992

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