Recall 91V186000: 1991–1992 Chevrolet Caprice and 2 other models

Report received

Oct 29, 1991

Manufacturer

General motors corp.

Potentially affected

224,588vehicles

Model years

1991–1992

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

Secondary hood latch assemblies can corrode, causing a high latch release effort and possibly preventing the hood from latching properly when it is closed.

Possible consequence

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.

Remedy

Install a new secondary hood latch assembly.

Affected model years

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

• 1991 Buick Roadmaster9 complaints
• 1992 Buick Roadmaster87 complaints
• 1991 Chevrolet Caprice131 complaints
• 1992 Chevrolet Caprice89 complaints
• 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser6 complaints
• 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser17 complaints