NISSAN 300ZX 1984: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 83V125000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| NISSAN | 300ZX | 1984 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1984-01-09 | 1983-11-20 | 1983-12-08 |
Production Dates: 1983-08-01 - 1983-11-01
Manufacturers Involved: Nissan North America, Inc.
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 9858
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW SECONDARY LATCH AT NO CHARGE.
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.
