The contact's friend owns a 1997 Buick LeSabre The contact stated that the hood was difficult to open and close. The latch was in the correct location. The contact stated that while her roommate was driving at 45 MPH, the hood opened and detached. The driver pulled over, and a 2012 Chevrolet crashed into the rear of the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. There were no reported injuries. The air bags did not deploy, and there was no fire. A police report was filed. The vehicle was drivable. The contact called the dealer, who informed them that there were no recalls. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 196,400.

- Troy, NC, USA

1997 Buick Lesabre hood became unlatched and blew back. Ohio traffic crash report #10-0306-90 updated 05/03/10

- North Ridgeville, OH, USA

The hood came unlatched and hit the windshield while driving.. the vehicle will be taken to a dealership to have the hood assembly inspected.

- Oak Park, MI, USA