1991 BUICK ROADMASTER RECALL - #91V186000
RECALL FOR LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES : HOOD : LATCH
SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLIES CAN CORRODE, CAUSING A HIGH LATCH RELEASE EFFORT AND POSSIBLY PREVENTING THE HOOD FROM LATCHING PROPERLY WHEN IT IS CLOSED.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1991 BUICK ROADMASTER |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
10/1/1989 - 8/1/1991 |
| Recalled on |
10/30/1991 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
10/31/1991 |
| # Affected |
224,588 |
| Recalled for |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH |
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| Description |
SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLIES CAN CORRODE, CAUSING A HIGH LATCH RELEASE EFFORT AND POSSIBLY PREVENTING THE HOOD FROM LATCHING PROPERLY WHEN IT IS CLOSED. |
| Consequences |
IF THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH IS NOT PROPERLY ENGAGED, ANDTHE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH WAS ALSO NOT ENGAGED, THE HOOD COULD OPEN AND CONTACT THEWINDSHIELD WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, REDUCING THE FORWARD VISION AREA OFTHE DRIVER AND RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. |
| Corrective action |
INSTALL A NEW SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: SECONDARY HOOD LATCH.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. |
| See also |
1991 BUICK ROADMASTER Recall for SEAT BELTS
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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DIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE. *TT 2006 AND PRIOR CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT
Apr 25, 1996 - 136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
UNKNOWN
Feb 09, 1995 - 136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
WIPER CHATTER DURING COLD WEATHER. *TW
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