Vehicle recall 84V139000 · November 5, 1984
1983-1984 Nissan PULSAR
Due to improper operation of the secondary hood latch by owners using excessive force on the lever, the hood latch assembly may become damaged, resulting in separation of the…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Due to improper operation of the secondary hood latch by owners using excessive force on the lever, the hood latch assembly may become damaged, resulting in separation of the secondary latch from the latch assembly.
- Remedy
- The dealer will replace the hood latch assembly with one that will reduce the likelihood of abuse or improper operation, free of charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: structure; secondary hood latch assembly.consequences of defect: if separation were to occur and the car were drivenwith the hood not fully closed or if the primary hood latch were to be releasedduring vehicle operation, the hood could open fully, obstructing driver"s view;a vehicle accident could occur.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 84V139000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 5, 1984
- Filed by
- NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Owner notification
- December 5, 1984
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 86,000
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Nissan PULSAR (1983-1984): 1984, 1983
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