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Search Results   Report Date : February 10, 2010 at 01:49 AM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 91V186000 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      BUICK / ROADMASTER     1991-1992      CHEVROLET / CAPRICE     1991-1992      OLDSMOBILE / CUSTOM CRUISER     1991-1992 Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Mfr's Report Date: OCT 21, 1991 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 91V186000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH Potential Number of Units Affected: 224588 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. Consequence: 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. Remedy: INSTALL A NEW SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY. Notes: SYSTEM: SECONDARY HOOD LATCH.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. Check to Request Research. Submit below.