OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
91V073000
Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
Reported May 2, 1991 · UTILIMASTER CORPORATION
Summary
THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH CAN RELEASE WHEN VEHICLE IS DRIVEN IN THE CONDITION OF HIGH WIND GUSTS. THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH FAILURE WILL ALSO CAUSE THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH TO FAIL SIMULTANEOUSLY.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY LATCH MECHANISMS WITH A LARGER SPRING ON THE PRIMARY LATCH, AND A REDESIGNED CATCH ON THE SECONDARY LATCH.
Notes
SYSTEM: HOOD LATCHES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: WALK-IN MINIVANS.CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECTS: IF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY HOOD LATCH FAILURE OCCURS, THEHOOD CAN FLY OPEN AND BREAK ONE OR BOTH FRONT WINDSHIELDS, BLOCKING THE DRIVER'SVISION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN OCCUPANT INJURY AND/OR VEHICLE CRASH.
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