CHRYSLER LEBARON 1992: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
| Make : CHRYSLER | Model : LEBARON | Year : 1992 |
| Build Dates : 1991-08-01 - 1992-02-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 92V070000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1992-05-28 | Date Received by ODI: 1992-05-13 | Date Added to Database: 1992-05-20 |
| Manufacturers Involved: CHRYSLER LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: CHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 17000 | ||
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Summary:
THE HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED AND THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MAY BE PREVENTED FROM ENGAGING WHEN THE HOOD IS CLOSED. |
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Consequence:
IF THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH ENGAGEMENT FAILS, THE LACK OFENGAGEMENT BY THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH COULD CAUSE THE HOOD TO OPEN WHILE THEVEHICLE IS IN MOTION, REDUCING OPERATOR'S ABILITY TO SEE THE ROAD AND ONCOMINGTRAFFIC, AND POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
ADJUST THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH TO ALLOW THE LATCH ASSEMBLY TO PROPERLY ENGAGE WHEN THE HOOD IS CLOSED. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: HOOD LATCH.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. |
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