If this occurs and the primary hood latch is either not engaged or is released, a hood fly-up could occur.
Latches/Locks/Linkages — Hood — Latch
- Date Announced
- JUN 29, 1999
- Vehicles Affected
- 854,288
- Mercury Recall #
- 99S18
- NHTSA Campaign #
- 99V164000
- Summary
- Vehicle description: Sport utility vehicles. The secondary hood latch may corrode at the latch pivot and stick in the open position.
- Actions
- Dealers will install a secondary hood latch with components that are coated prior to assembly for improved latch pivot corrosion protection.
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