BUICK REGAL 1988: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 88V065000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BUICK | REGAL | 1988 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1988-04-22 | 1988-04-18 | 1988-04-22 |
Production Dates: 1987-06-01 - 1988-01-01
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 12457
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Summary
THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MAY NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE.
Consequence
IF PRIMARY LATCH DISENGAGES, HOOD COULD UNEXPECTEDLYOPEN. IF CAR WAS IN MOTION, HOOD COULD CONTACT THE WINDSHIELD, REDUCE THEDRIVERS FORWARD VISION AREA, AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE SECONDARY LATCH WITH A NEW LATCH.
Notes
SYSTEM: HOOD LATCH.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
