Vehicle recall 86V121000 · August 28, 1986
1985-1986 Oldsmobile Calais
The secondary hood latch may be incorrectly aligned, or may exhibit a binding condition of the latch pivot.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The secondary hood latch may be incorrectly aligned, or may exhibit a binding condition of the latch pivot. Consequence of defect: this condition could result in the primary hood latch not being completely engaged to the hood, the hood could unexpectedly open while vehicle is in motion. Should this occur, the hood may contact the windshield reducing the forward vision area of the driver and a vehicle crash without prior warning could occur.
- Remedy
- The secondary hood latch will be replaced and inspect the primary hood latch pop-up lever.
- Notes
- System: hoodlatch/secondary.vehicle description: passenger cars.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 86V121000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 28, 1986
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- September 15, 1986
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 206,651
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- 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.
- Oldsmobile Calais (1985-1986): 1986, 1985
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