| Make : PONTIAC | Model : GRAND PRIX | Year : 1988 |
| Build Dates : 19870601 - 19880101 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 88V065000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19880422 | Date Received by ODI: 19880418 | Date Added to Database: 19880422 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
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| Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 12457 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MAY NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE. |
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Consequence:
IF PRIMARY LATCH DISENGAGES, HOOD COULD UNEXPECTEDLYOPEN. IF CAR WAS IN MOTION, HOOD COULD CONTACT THE WINDSHIELD, REDUCE THEDRIVERS FORWARD VISION AREA, AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE SECONDARY LATCH WITH A NEW LATCH. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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