Defect Description For Recall
Mislocated Attaching Spot Welds Of The Hood Striker Assembly Cause Cracks To Start On The Hood Inner Panel. If Cracks Occur, The Hood Striker Assembly May Not Properly Engage The Hood Latch When The Hood Is Closed.
Make Of Vehicle
GEO
Model Of Vehicle
METRO
Year
1989
Recall Campaign Number
93V189001
Component Description
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
Effect Of Defect
An Improperly Engaged Hood Latch May Result In A Hoodfly-Up While The Vehicle Is In Motion. This Would Obstruct The Driver’S Viewand Could Cause A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
GM Dealers Will (A) Install Two Bolts And Nuts To Secure The Striker Assembly To The Hood Inner Panel, And (B) Ensure That The Hood Latch Assembly Fasteners Are Properly Tightened.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
356097
Date Owners Notified
19931223
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
19931123