Utilimaster Corporation | NHTSA Recall #91V073000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 91V073000 by Utilimaster Corporation. Includes 541 affected units, STRUCTURE:HOOD ASSEMBLY:LATCHES, component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

Replace defective primary and secondary latch mechanisms with a larger spring on the primary latch, and a redesigned catch on the secondary latch.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 91V073000

Manufacturer: Utilimaster Corporation

Report Received Date: 1991-05-02T00:00:00

Subject: Structure:hood assembly:latches

Component: Latches/locks/linkages

Potentially Affected Units: 541

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Replace defective primary and secondary latch mechanisms with a larger spring on the primary latch, and a redesigned catch on the secondary latch.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-r5z2_sk3t_piif

NHTSA ID: 91V073000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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