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  Defect Investigation of Seat Back Bolt Failure

Investigation of Seat Back Bolt Failure

Subject: Seat back bolt failure
Components covered:
  • Seats
Investigations Summary: This investigation was opened on May. 31, 1995. It was closed on May. 19, 1997. Note: this investigation has resulted in a vehicle safety recall.
The driver seat back can collapse without warning resulting in potential for loss of vehicle control. The lower bolt (one of two bolts that supports the seat back assembly) can fatigue and break
Vehicles Affected by this investigation:
  • 1991 Dodge Shadow
  • 1992 Dodge Shadow
  • 1991 Plymouth Sundance
  • 1992 Plymouth Sundance

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