Front Seat Recliner problems of the 1996 Plymouth Neon

Three problems related to front seat recliner have been reported for the 1996 Plymouth Neon. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Seat Recliner problem

Failure Date: 07/25/2000

Seatback ratchet failed during a rear-end collision. *k.

2 Front Seat Recliner problem

Failure Date: 03/17/2000

Seat latch doesn't lock. When applying the brakes seat flips forward. Dealer was contacted and inspected seats & everything should be okay.

3 Front Seat Recliner problem

Failure Date: 06/27/1999

The locking device on the driver side of my car does not work. There have 2 situations where the device has failed. I now have a permanent and stable back injury because of the device failure. I was in physical therapy for 3 months.




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