Recall 88V039000: 1987–1988 Chevrolet Corsica and 1 other model

Report received

Mar 23, 1988

Manufacturer

General motors corp.

Potentially affected

282,052vehicles

Model years

1987–1988

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

Secondary hood latch assembly may not have been properly adjusted resulting in latch becoming bent.

Possible consequence

A bent secondary hood latch could cause the primarylatch to malfunction. If this occured the hood could unexpectedly open. Ifthis happened while vehicle is in motion reduction of forward visibility couldcause a vehicle crash without prior warning.

Remedy

Inspect and replace secondary hood latch assemblies as required.

Affected model years

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

• 1987 Chevrolet Beretta3 complaints
• 1988 Chevrolet Beretta60 complaints
• 1987 Chevrolet Corsica2 complaints
• 1988 Chevrolet Corsica46 complaints