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NHTSA recall 93V189001

Latches/Locks/Linkages · General Motors, LLC

November 23, 1993report date
356,097units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

The fix: 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.

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All model years NHTSA lists

1989 Geo Metro, 1990 Geo Metro, 1991 Geo Metro, 1992 Geo Metro, 1993 Geo Metro.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 93V189001.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.