NHTSA Recall 91V053000
NHTSA Campaign Id 91V053000; Date: Apr. 10, 1991
Fatigue failure of safety belts in a sudden stop oraccident condition results in increased likelihood of injury to seat occupant.
Recalled Vehicles:
1990 Chrysler Town And Country; 1989 Dodge Caravan; 1990 Dodge Caravan; 1989 Plymouth Voyager; 1990 Plymouth Voyager
Component: Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 640,000
Recall Summary:
Inboard front seat belt buckle assembly straps can suffer fatigue failure of the strap near its anchor position.
How to Fix:
Replace fatigued straps or retrofit straps with a reinforcement plate and removal of an antirotation tab to prevent fatigue failure.
Recall Notes:
System: safety belt buckle assembly. Vehicle description: passenger vans and cars.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 29, 1991
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