Vehicle recall 93V189001 · November 23, 1993

1989-1993 Geo Metro

Mislocated attaching spot welds of the hood striker assembly cause cracks to start on the hood inner panel.

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

Summary: Mislocated attaching spot welds of the hood striker assembly cause cracks to start on the hood inner panel. If cracks occur, the hood striker assembly may not properly engage the hood latch when the hood is closed.
Consequence: An improperly engaged hood latch may result in a hoodfly-up while the vehicle is in motion. This would obstruct the driver's viewand could cause a vehicle crash.
Remedy: GM dealers will (a) install two bolts and nuts to secure the striker assembly to the hood inner panel, and (b) ensure that the hood latch assembly fasteners are properly tightened.
Notes: System: structure; hood assembly.vehicle description: passenger cars.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact Chevrolet service center at 1-800-222-1020. Also, please contact thenational highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline AT1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 93V189001
Reported to NHTSA: November 23, 1993
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: December 23, 1993
Vehicles potentially affected: 356,097
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch

Recall 93V189001 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Geo Metro (1989-1993): 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989

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