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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.

Latches/Locks/Linkages — Hood — Latch

Summary
Secondary hood latch assemblies can corrode, causing a high latch release effort and possibly preventing the hood from latching properly when it is closed.
Actions
Install a new secondary hood latch assembly.
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Date Announced
OCT 29, 1991
Vehicles Affected
224,588
NHTSA Campaign #
91V186000
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