Recall 91V-186
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1991 to 1992 Buick Roadmaster and 2 other models: Latches/locks/linkages (hood, latch).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 91V-186
- Reported
- October 29, 1991
- Vehicles affected
- 224,588 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Secondary hood latch assemblies can corrode, causing a high latch release effort and possibly preventing the hood from latching properly when it is closed.
The risk
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
Install a new secondary hood latch assembly.
Notes from the manufacturer
System: secondary hood latch.vehicle description: passenger cars.
Affected vehicles
- Buick Roadmaster 1991 to 1992
- Chevrolet Caprice 1991 to 1992
- Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 1991 to 1992