1990-1991 Dodge Colt, Dodge Power Ram 50 and others recall: buckle assembly
Chrysler Corporation reported this safety recall on May 24, 1995. It covers about 920,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 920,000
- reported
- May 24, 1995
- owners notified
- Dec 13, 1995
- related complaints
- 87
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 95V103003
Affected vehicles
- Dodge Colt 1990-1991 19901991
- Dodge Power Ram 50 1990-1991 19901991
- Dodge RAM 50 1990-1991 19901991
- Dodge Stealth 1991 1991
- Eagle Summit 1990-1991 19901991
- Eagle Talon 1990-1991 19901991
- Plymouth Colt 1990-1991 19901991
- Plymouth Laser 1990-1991 19901991
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 87 complaints about seat belts problems.
1990 Dodge Colt1991 Dodge Colt1990 Dodge Power Ram 501991 Dodge Power Ram 501990 Dodge RAM 501991 Dodge RAM 501991 Dodge Stealth1990 Eagle Summit1991 Eagle Summit1990 Eagle Talon1991 Eagle Talon1990 Plymouth Colt
Questions about recall 95V103003
Is there a recall on the 1990-1991 Dodge Colt, Dodge Power Ram 50 and others buckle assembly?
Yes. Recall 95V103003, reported on May 24, 1995, covers about 920,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 95V103003?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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