Chrysler and others Recall 77V240000: Latches/locks/linkages, Hood, Latch

NHTSA recall 77V240000 · announced December 28, 1977 · filed by Chrysler Corporation · 1,207,458 units affected

The problem

ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE HOOD SECONDARY CATCH SYSTEM MAY BE MISALIGNED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE SECONDARY CATCH TO MALFUNCTION. CONSEQUENTLY, THE HOOD MAY NOT BE SECURELY LATCHED.

What to do

DEALER WILL ADJUST THE CATCH SYSTEM TO FULLY SECURE THE HOOD, WITHOUT CHARGE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; HOOD SECONDARY LATCH/STRIKER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE HOOD COULD SPRING OPEN DURING VEHICLE OPERATION,OBSCURING THE DRIVER"S VIEW OF THE ROAD AND, POSSIBLY, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY RECALLED FOR CORRECTION OF THE SERVICEBRAKE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, THE SECONDARY HOOD CATCH SERVICE SHOULD ALSO HAVE BEENCOMPLETED.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1976 Chrysler Lebaron
• 1977 Chrysler Lebaron
• 1978 Chrysler Lebaron
• 1976 Dodge Aspen
• 1977 Dodge Aspen
• 1978 Dodge Aspen
• 1976 Dodge Diplomat
• 1977 Dodge Diplomat
• 1978 Dodge Diplomat
• 1976 Plymouth Volare
• 1977 Plymouth Volare
• 1978 Plymouth Volare

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.