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Recall 95V-229

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1996 Cadillac Deville: Structure (body, hood, hinge and attachments).

At a glance

Campaign number
95V-229
Reported
December 5, 1995
Vehicles affected
12,783 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

These vehicles could have been produced with an improperly adjusted secondary hood latch. This does not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 113, "hood latch system."

The risk

Consequence of non-compliance: if the secondary latch is not properly engaged and the primary hood latch was also not engaged, the hood latch was also not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly. If this were to occur while the vehicle is in motion, the hood can contact the windshield reducing the vision of the driver and increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

The fix

Dealers will adjust the secondary hood latch.

Notes from the manufacturer

System: structure; hoodl assembly; hinge and attachments; fmvss no. 113.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact cadillac at 1-[removed]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].

Affected vehicles