NHTSA Recall 88V039000: Latch (latches/locks/linkages)

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on March 23, 1988, covering an estimated 282,052 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Chevrolet Beretta.

282,052

vehicles potentially affected

models affected

1988

owners notified (April 26)

NHTSA campaign	88V039000
Component	LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES › HOOD › LATCH
Report received	March 23, 1988
Owner notification	April 26, 1988
Initiated by	Manufacturer

Defect

Secondary hood latch assembly may not have been properly adjusted resulting in latch becoming bent.

Safety risk

A bent secondary hood latch could cause the primarylatch to malfunction. If this occured the hood could unexpectedly open. Ifthis happened while vehicle is in motion reduction of forward visibility couldcause a vehicle crash without prior warning.

Remedy

Inspect and replace secondary hood latch assemblies as required.

Notes

System: hood latch/secondary.vehicle description: passenger cars.

Vehicles covered by recall 88V039000

Make and model	Model years
Chevrolet Beretta	1987, 1988
Chevrolet Corsica	1987, 1988

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.