{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"1999133","date":"1999-06-30","owner_notified":null,"manufacturer":null,"component":"Structure","summary":"On certain vehicles, the secondary hood latch may corrode at the latch pivot and stick in the open position.  If this occurs and the primary hood latch is either not engaged or is released, a hood fly-up may occur.  If this occurs, the driver's forward vision could be obstructed, which could result in a collision.  Correction:  Dealers will install a secondary hood latch with components that are coated prior to assembly for improved latch pivot corrosion protection.","consequence":null,"remedy":null,"notes":null,"mfr_campaign":"99S18","part_number":null,"units":40771,"completion":null,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","french":{"component":"Structure","notification":"Sécurité - fabricant","summary":"Sur certains véhicules, le verrou secondaire du capot peut se corroder au niveau de l’axe du verrou et rester coincé en position ouverte. Si c’est le cas et que le verrou primaire n’est pas engagé, le capot peut s’ouvrir alors que le véhicule est en marche et le conducteur aura la vue obstruée, ce qui risque de provoquer un accident. Correction : On devra poser un verrou secondaire dont les éléments ont été préalablement recouverts d’un revêtement antirouille."},"vehicles":[{"year":1998,"make":"FORD","model":"EXPLORER","vehicle_id":"1998_ford_explorer","match":"exact","built_from":null,"built_to":null},{"year":1999,"make":"FORD","model":"EXPLORER","vehicle_id":"1999_ford_explorer","match":"exact","built_from":null,"built_to":null}],"may_apply":true,"as_of":"2026-10-19","lookup":{"nhtsa":"https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls","tc":"https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng","maker":null},"attribution":["Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada."],"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/1999133"}