NHTSA recall 97V073002
Seat Belts · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Details
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained.
The fix: Dealers will install a new replacement guide rail that incorporates a double lip dust seal and an anodic oxide coating.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 1992 Dodge Colt
- 1992 Eagle Summit
- 1992 Plymouth Colt
- 1993 Dodge Colt
- 1993 Eagle Summit
- 1993 Plymouth Colt
All model years NHTSA lists
1992 Dodge Colt, 1993 Dodge Colt, 1992 Eagle Summit, 1993 Eagle Summit, 1992 Plymouth Colt, 1993 Plymouth Colt.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 97V073002.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.