NISSAN 300ZX 1984: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
| Make : NISSAN | Model : 300ZX | Year : 1984 |
| Build Dates : 1983-08-01 - 1983-11-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 83V125000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1984-01-09 | Date Received by ODI: 1983-11-20 | Date Added to Database: 1983-12-08 |
| Manufacturers Involved: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
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| Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 9858 | ||
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Summary:
THE HOOD LATCH MAY FAIL TO HOLD THE HOOD IN POSITION DUE TO A MISALIGNMENT OF THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH. THIS CONDITION IS DUE TO A DEFORMATION OF THE HOOD DURING MANUFACTURE. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW SECONDARY LATCH AT NO CHARGE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; HOOD LATCH.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE PRIMARY LATCH IS NOT PROPERLY ENGAGED WHENCLOSING THE HOOD, A FAILURE OF THE SECONDARY LATCH TO ENGAGE WILL ALLOW THEHOOD TO OPEN, BLOCKING THE DRIVER"S VISION AND CREATING A RISK OF A VEHICLEACCIDENT. |
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