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Latches/Locks/Linkages — Hood — Latch

Summary
Secondary hood latch may not properly engage due to contact with support bracket and/or the primary latch return spring. Consequence of defect: If this occurs while vehicle is in motion, hood could open and contact the windshield, affecting the drivers vision area; this could result in a crash without warning.
Actions
Install secondary latch skid plate on Corsica and Beretta models. Also, install a revised secondary latch assembly on Beretta models.
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Date Announced
DEC 15, 1986
Vehicles Affected
4,844
NHTSA Campaign #
86V165000
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