NHTSA Recall ID Number: 94V039000
1992 Lexus ES300 Recall Date:
02/23/1994
1992 Lexus ES300 Component:
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Potential Units Affected:
13100
Summary:
THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MECHANISM HAS A NARROW CLEARANCE BETWEEN INTERNAL PARTS WHICH, OVER TIME, ACCUMULATE DUST OR OTHER FOREIGN MATTER AND CAUSE THE LATCH TO NOT ENGAGE PROPERLY.
Consequence:
IF THIS OCCURS AND THE PRIMARY LATCH IS NOT PROPERLY ENGAGED, THE HOOD COULD OPEN SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNING, BLOCKING THE VISION OF THE DRIVER, WHICH COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy:
LEXUS DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH.
Notes: TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.,
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