Safety Recall NHTSA · 86V165000 Reported December 15, 1986

Structure:hood assembly:latches

General Motors, Llc · Latches/locks/linkages · 4,844 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
86V165000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Latches/locks/linkages
Vehicles Affected
4,844
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 15, 1986

Defect Summary

Secondary hood latch may not properly engage due to contact with support bracket and/or the primary latch return spring. consequence of defect: if this occurs while vehicle is in motion, hood could open and contact the windshield, affecting the drivers vision area; this could result in a crash without warning.

Corrective Action

Install secondary latch skid plate on corsica and beretta models. also, install a revised secondary latch assembly on beretta models.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 86V165000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 86V165000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 86V165000?

NHTSA recall 86V165000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on December 15, 1986. It addresses: Structure:hood assembly:latches. The recall affects approximately 4,844 vehicles, with the defect involving the Latches/locks/linkages component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 86V165000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.