NHTSA recall 97V-232 (97V232000)

structure recall reported December 18, 1997 - about 14,423 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 97V232000
Also written as: 97V-232
Reported: December 18, 1997
Vehicles affected: ~14,423
Component: structure

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH HOOD HINGE PIVOT BOLTS WHICH CAN BREAK DUE TO AN IMPROPER HEAT TREAT CONDITION. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 219, "WINDSHIELD ZONE INTRUSION." A BROKEN BOLT CAN CAUSE EITHER THE CORNER OF THE HOOD NEAR THE WINDSHIELD TO RAISE, OR ONE SIDE OF THE HOOD TO BE UNSTABLE WHEN OPENED.

Why it is dangerous

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE HOOD COULD BE PUSHED BACK THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD GLASS POSSIBLY INJURING THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HOOD HINGE PIVOT BOLTS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 97V-232 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Cadillac Deville - 1998

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