GM recalling 118K Colorado, Canyon pickups over missing hood latches

GM recalling 118K Colorado, Canyon pickups over missing hood latches General Motors has announced a recall of 118,800 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon pickup trucks due to the possibility of secondary hood latches not being installed at the time of manufacture. The affected vehicles are from the 2010, 2011 and 2012 model years, all of which were built between November 9, 2009 and August 28, 2012.

GM recalling 118K Colorado, Canyon pickups over missing hood latches

GM recalling 118K Colorado, Canyon pickups over missing hood latches

GM recalling 118K Colorado, Canyon pickups over missing hood latches

GM recalling 118K Colorado, Canyon pickups over missing hood latches

GM recalling 118K Colorado, Canyon pickups over missing hood latches

GM recalling 118K Colorado, Canyon pickups over missing hood latches

GM recalling 118K Colorado, Canyon pickups over missing hood latches

GM recalling 118K Colorado, Canyon pickups over missing hood latches

GM recalling 118K Colorado, Canyon pickups over missing hood latches

GM recalling 118K Colorado, Canyon pickups over missing hood latches interior

GM recalling 118K Colorado, Canyon pickups over missing hood latches back seat

According to the official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report, these trucks fail to "comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 113, 'Hood Latch System.' The hood may be missing the secondary hood latch." In other words, owners of these trucks could find their vehicles' hoods opening unexpectedly while driving.

GM recalling 118K Colorado, Canyon pickups over missing hood latches

The official recall campaign is expected to begin on January 17, 2013. Dealers will inspect the affected pickups and if a secondary hood latch is not present, one will be installed free of charge. Scroll down to read the official NHTSA report.

GM recalling 118K Colorado, Canyon pickups over missing hood latches