Geo Metro (1989) – 93V189001

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

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard