General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #97V232000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 97V232000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 14,423 affected units, GM/FMVSS 219, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. these vehicles were built with hood hinge pivot bolts which can break due to an improper heat treat condition. this does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 219, "windshield zone intrusion." a broken bolt can cause either the corner of the hood near the windshield to raise, or one side of the hood to be unstable when opened.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the hood hinge pivot bolts.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 97V232000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 1997-12-18T00:00:00

Subject: Gm/fmvss 219

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 14,423

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. these vehicles were built with hood hinge pivot bolts which can break due to an improper heat treat condition. this does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 219, "windshield zone intrusion." a broken bolt can cause either the corner of the hood near the windshield to raise, or one side of the hood to be unstable when opened.

Consequence Summary: In the event of a vehicle crash, the hood could be pushed back through the windshield glass possibly injuring the vehicle occupants.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the hood hinge pivot bolts.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 97V232000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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