Recall 95V103003 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Defect in 1986-1991 PLYMOUTH COLT
RECALL This recall affects up to 920,000 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 95V103003 |
| Manufacturer | CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 920,000 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1986 DODGE CONQUEST, 1986 DODGE COLT, 1986 DODGE POWER RAM 50, 1986 DODGE RAM 50, 1986 PLYMOUTH CONQUEST, 1986 PLYMOUTH COLT, 1987 DODGE RAIDER, 1987 DODGE RAM 50, 1987 DODGE COLT, 1987 DODGE POWER RAM 50, 1987 PLYMOUTH COLT, 1988 DODGE COLT, 1988 DODGE RAIDER, 1988 DODGE RAM 50, 1988 DODGE POWER RAM 50, 1988 PLYMOUTH COLT, 1989 DODGE POWER RAM 50, 1989 DODGE RAIDER, 1989 DODGE COLT, 1989 EAGLE SUMMIT, 1989 DODGE RAM 50, 1990 DODGE POWER RAM 50, 1990 EAGLE TALON, 1990 EAGLE SUMMIT, 1990 PLYMOUTH COLT, 1990 DODGE RAM 50, 1990 PLYMOUTH LASER, 1990 DODGE COLT, 1991 PLYMOUTH COLT, 1991 DODGE STEALTH, 1991 EAGLE SUMMIT, 1991 DODGE COLT, 1991 PLYMOUTH LASER, 1991 EAGLE TALON, 1991 DODGE RAM 50, 1991 DODGE POWER RAM 50
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Defect Description
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Safety Consequence
THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, AND THEN PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER RELEASE BUTTON SHOWS A SIGN OF BREAKING OR CRACKING OR IF EITHER BUCKLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CONTACT THEIR AUTHORIZED DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BUCKLE REPLACED OR REPAIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER IS DEVELOPING A REMEDY DESIGNED TO PREVENT FAILURE OF THE BUTTONS THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY BROKEN.
Related Recalls for PLYMOUTH
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10E059000 | 2000 PLYMOUTH BREEZE | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM | 22,689 | |
| 10E034000 | 1996 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER | EQUIPMENT | 6,686 | |
| 09E056000 | 2000 PLYMOUTH BREEZE | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | 5,787 | |
| 09E043000 | 2000 PLYMOUTH BREEZE | EQUIPMENT | 30,351 | |
| 08E033000 | 1989 PLYMOUTH HORIZON | SUSPENSION | 6,903 | |
| 07E104000 | 1999 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER | VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 1,657 | |
| 07E064000 | 1978 PLYMOUTH SAPPORO | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 34,000 | |
| 06E091000 | 1999 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 24,358 | |
| 06E088000 | 1997 PLYMOUTH PROWLER | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 39,243 | |
| 06V001000 | 1999 PLYMOUTH BREEZE | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | 216,299 |