Vehicle recall 75V016000 · January 3, 1975

1974 Cadillac Cadillac

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Notes: Cadillac campaign no 75-C-2.ALL series and commercial chassis.possibilitythat the secondary hood latch may not engage if vehicle is driven with theprimary hood latch not engaged or inadvertently released.under theseconditions the hood could open to a position that could obstruct the driver'svision.(correct by inspecting and adjusting secondary hood latch to properengagement).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 75V016000
Reported to NHTSA: January 3, 1975
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: February 5, 1975
Vehicles potentially affected: 234,278
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch

Recall 75V016000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Cadillac Cadillac (1974): 1974

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