NHTSA recall 95V-056 (95V056000)
latches, locks and linkages recall reported March 21, 1995 - about 175,000 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 95V056000
- Also written as
- 95V-056
- Reported
- March 21, 1995
- Vehicles affected
- ~175,000
- Component
- latches, locks and linkages
What is being recalled
THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ROD CAN BIND ON THE GUIDE BRACKET AND PREVENT ENGAGEMENT OF THE SECONDARY LATCH.
Why it is dangerous
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE HOOD TO FLY UP OBSTRUCTING THE DRIVER'S VISION INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH BRACKET.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 95V-056 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.