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Recall

Utilimaster Aeromate — 91V073000

NHTSA ID
91V073000
Make
Utilimaster
Model
Aeromate
Years Affected
1990
Recall Date
1991-05-02
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Units Affected
541
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.

Summary

THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH CAN RELEASE WHEN VEHICLE IS DRIVEN IN THE CONDITION OF HIGH WIND GUSTS. THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH FAILURE WILL ALSO CAUSE THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH TO FAIL SIMULTANEOUSLY.

Remedy

REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY LATCH MECHANISMS WITH A LARGER SPRING ON THE PRIMARY LATCH, AND A REDESIGNED CATCH ON THE SECONDARY LATCH.

Affected Vehicles

Utilimaster Aeromate
Model Years: 1990

1990 Utilimaster Aeromate