NHTSA Recall 97V073002
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V073002; Date: May. 12, 1997
In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained.
Recalled Vehicles:
1992 Dodge Colt; 1993 Dodge Colt; 1992 Eagle Summit; 1993 Eagle Summit; 1992 Plymouth Colt; 1993 Plymouth Colt
Component: Seat Belts:front:anchorage
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 24,000
Recall Summary:
The guide rail on the driver's side contains a covered cable and also an angled belt guide at the top end of the webbing. The combination of these factors can lead, over time, to the cable's movement exerting abrading force to the lower edges of the cable's chamber, sufficient to cause the cable to drop out of the chamber with the shoulder belt anchorage becoming stuck.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a new replacement guide rail that incorporates a double lip dust seal and an anodic oxide coating.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification will be phased into three mailings with the first mailing beginning during August 1997. Note:owners who take their vehicle to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 5, 1997
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