Recall 86V121000: 1985–1986 Oldsmobile Calais

Report received

Aug 28, 1986

Manufacturer

General motors corp.

Potentially affected

206,651vehicles

Model years

1985–1986

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

The secondary hood latch may be incorrectly aligned, or may exhibit a binding condition of the latch pivot. Consequence of defect: this condition could result in the primary hood latch not being completely engaged to the hood, the hood could unexpectedly open while vehicle is in motion. Should this occur, the hood may contact the windshield reducing the forward vision area of the driver and a vehicle crash without prior warning could occur.

Remedy

The secondary hood latch will be replaced and inspect the primary hood latch pop-up lever.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1985 Oldsmobile Calais3 complaints
• 1986 Oldsmobile Calais7 complaints