Hood Not Closing Securely?

Restore Safe Hood Latching Performance on Your VW SUV.

The factory hood latch catch hook is responsible for securely locking the hood in place and maintaining proper hood alignment during driving.

Over time, exposure to:

• repeated hood operation
• vibration
• road debris
• corrosion
• latch wear

can cause the original hood striker hook to:

• wear out
• loosen
• deform
• fail to engage properly

A worn hood latch hook may cause:

✔ Hood not latching securely
✔ Hood release problems
✔ Hood rattling while driving
✔ Hood popping up unexpectedly
✔ Difficult hood closing
✔ Unsafe hood operation

This OEM-style hood latch catch hook is designed to restore proper hood locking performance and factory hood alignment.

Manufactured from durable heavy-duty automotive-grade metal, it provides reliable direct-fit installation for selected Volkswagen SUV models.

Key Features & Benefits

✔ OEM-style aftermarket replacement
✔ Restores proper hood latch operation
✔ Durable heavy-duty metal construction
✔ Corrosion-resistant finish
✔ Helps eliminate hood looseness
✔ Restores factory hood alignment
✔ Direct-fit installation
✔ No modification required

Product Specifications

Part Type:
Front Hood Latch Catch Hook / Bonnet Lock Striker

Material:
Heavy-Duty Automotive-Grade Metal

Reference OE Part Number:

• 3CG823186

Compatible With Selected Models

Volkswagen

• Atlas / Teramont
• Atlas Cross Sport / Teramont X
• Tharu

Please verify OE part number before purchase.

Volkswagen OEM parts catalogs identify similar striker hook components as hood latch safety catch mechanisms used across modern VW SUV platforms.