Caprice RWD V8-305 5.0L (1992)
Hood Latch: All Technical Service Bulletins
Recall 91V186000: Hood Latch Defect
SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLIES CAN CORRODE, CAUSING A HIGH LATCH RELEASE EFFORT AND POSSIBLY PREVENTING
THE HOOD FROM LATCHING PROPERLY WHEN IT IS CLOSED. IF THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH IS NOT PROPERLY ENGAGED,
AND THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH WAS ALSO NOT ENGAGED, THE HOOD COULD OPEN AND CONTACT THE WINDSHIELD WHILE
THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, REDUCING THE FORWARD VISION AREA OF THE DRIVER AND RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE
VEHICLE ACCIDENT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. INSTALL A NEW SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY.
SYSTEM: SECONDARY HOOD LATCH.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
1991 BUICK ROADMASTER
1991 CHEVROLET CAPRICE
1991 OLDSMOBILE CUSTOM CRUISER
1992 BUICK ROADMASTER
1992 CHEVROLET CAPRICE
1992 OLDSMOBILE CUSTOM CRUISER