As with the October recall, the secondary hood latch may not be secure, even if the hood appears closed. That increases the chances of the hood flying up while the vehicle is in motion.

According to GM, "corrosion can cause the secondary hood latch striker to stick in the open ... today announced two recalls covering 379,401 cars and trucks in the United States.

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