1990 UTILIMASTER AEROMATE Recall - Campaign #91V073000

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1990 UTILIMASTER AEROMATE RECALL - #91V073000

RECALL FOR LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES : HOOD : LATCH

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.

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Vehicle 1990 UTILIMASTER AEROMATE Manufacturer UTILIMASTER CORPORATION Manufactured between 6/1/1990 - 4/1/1991 Recalled on 5/15/1991 Influenced by UTILIMASTER CORPORATION Owners Notified on 5/10/1991 # Affected 541 Recalled for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH Description 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. Consequences Corrective action 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. See also 1990 UTILIMASTER AEROMATE Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, MOUNTING 1990 UTILIMASTER AEROMATE Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT