Vehicle recall 91V166000 · September 23, 1991

Chevrolet Cavalier and Pontiac Sunbird

The secondary hood latch spring is improperly installed or missing, leading to a condition where the secondary hood latch does not engage the secondary striker.

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

Summary: The secondary hood latch spring is improperly installed or missing, leading to a condition where the secondary hood latch does not engage the secondary striker.
Consequence: If the secondary hood latch is not engaged, and theprimary hood latch was also not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly. Ifthis occurs while the vehicle is in motion, the hood may contact the windshield,reducing the forward vision area of the driver and a vehicle crash could occur.
Remedy: Inspect hood latch assemblies and, where necessary, install a new secondary hood latch spring.
Notes: System: hood, latch.vehicle description: passenger cars.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 91V166000
Reported to NHTSA: September 23, 1991
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: September 5, 1991
Vehicles potentially affected: 3,212
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch

Recall 91V166000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Chevrolet Cavalier (1992): 1992
Pontiac Sunbird (1992): 1992

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