Recall
Buick Regal — 88V065000
NHTSA ID
88V065000
Make
Buick
Model
Regal
Years Affected
1988
Recall Date
1988-04-18
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Units Affected
12,457
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MAY NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE.
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.
Remedy
REPLACE SECONDARY LATCH WITH A NEW LATCH.