1987 PLYMOUTH COLT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1987 PLYMOUTH COLT
The 1987 PLYMOUTH COLT has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. The most commonly reported problems involve the Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly (4 complaints), Seat Belts (1 complaint), and Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1987 PLYMOUTH COLT
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1987 PLYMOUTH COLT, potentially affecting up to 920,000 vehicles.
Recall 95V103003 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
| 920,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1987 PLYMOUTH COLT
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1987 PLYMOUTH COLT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
RESPOND TO REQUEST FOR COMPENSATION DUE TO DRIVER RECEIVING INJURIES PRIOR TO RECEIVING NOTICE OF RECALL (95V-103-003, SUMMARY SENT) FOR SEAT BELT BUCKLES IN A 1987 PLYMOUTH COLT AND SENT A VOQ FOR FUTURE USE. CONSUMER SENT ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENCE. *LD *JS *JS
RECALL WORK DENIED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS ON SEAT BELT BUCKLES.
THE REAR SEATBELT BUCKLES ARE NOT LATCHING. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
RIGHT FRONT BRAKE PADS FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING, CAUSED ACCIDENT, VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE AT STANDSTILL. *AK
THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE IS HARD TO UNLOCK . TT
Safety Rating for the 1987 PLYMOUTH COLT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1987 PLYMOUTH COLT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1987 PLYMOUTH COLT
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1987 PLYMOUTH COLT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PLYMOUTH COLT
- 1983 PLYMOUTH COLT — 0 complaints
- 1984 PLYMOUTH COLT — 0 complaints
- 1985 PLYMOUTH COLT — 0 complaints
- 1986 PLYMOUTH COLT — 9 complaints
- 1987 PLYMOUTH COLT (current)
- 1988 PLYMOUTH COLT — 18 complaints
- 1989 PLYMOUTH COLT — 13 complaints
- 1990 PLYMOUTH COLT — 10 complaints
- 1991 PLYMOUTH COLT — 8 complaints
- 1992 PLYMOUTH COLT — 15 complaints
Other PLYMOUTH Models
- PLYMOUTH VOYAGER — 6,848 total complaints
- PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER — 3,388 total complaints
- PLYMOUTH NEON — 2,016 total complaints
- PLYMOUTH BREEZE — 869 total complaints
- PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM — 538 total complaints
- PLYMOUTH SUNDANCE — 408 total complaints
- PLYMOUTH LASER — 149 total complaints
- PLYMOUTH PROWLER — 69 total complaints