Recall 91V166000: 1992 Pontiac Sunbird and 1 other model

Report received

Sep 23, 1991

Manufacturer

General motors corp.

Potentially affected

3,212vehicles

Model years

1992

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 spring is improperly installed or missing, leading to a condition where the secondary hood latch does not engage the secondary striker.

Possible consequence

If the secondary hood latch is not engaged, and theprimary hood latch was also not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly. Ifthis occurs while the vehicle is in motion, the hood may contact the windshield,reducing the forward vision area of the driver and a vehicle crash could occur.

Remedy

Inspect hood latch assemblies and, where necessary, install a new secondary hood latch spring.

Affected model years

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

• 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier134 complaints
• 1992 Pontiac Sunbird30 complaints