Vehicle recall 91V073000 · May 2, 1991
1990-1991 Utilimaster Aeromate
The primary hood latch can release when vehicle is driven in the condition of high wind gusts.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The primary hood latch can release when vehicle is driven in the condition of high wind gusts. The primary hood latch failure will also cause the secondary hood latch to fail simultaneously.
- Remedy
- Replace defective primary and secondary latch mechanisms with a larger spring on the primary latch, and a redesigned catch on the secondary latch.
- Notes
- System: hood latches.vehicle description: walk-in minivans.consequence of defects: if primary and secondary hood latch failure occurs, thehood can fly open and break one or both front windshields, blocking the driver'svision, which could result in occupant injury and/or vehicle crash.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 91V073000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 2, 1991
- Filed by
- UTILIMASTER CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- May 10, 1991
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 541
- 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.
- Utilimaster Aeromate (1990-1991): 1991, 1990
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