Make : PLYMOUTH | Model : COLT | Year : 1993 |
Build Dates : 19910301 - 19921120 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 97V063002 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19970905 | Date Received by ODI: 19970512 | Date Added to Database: 19970523 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: CHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
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Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 46000 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
EXCESS LUBRICATION CAN CAUSE THE RUBBER DOOR LATCH SWITCH COVER TO DEFORM, AND THE DOOR LATCH SWITCH TO MALFUNCTION, SO THAT THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHORAGE WOULD REMAIN AT THE A-PILLAR WHEN THE DOOR WAS CLOSED. |
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR LATCH SWITCH WITH A SWITCH THAT UTILIZES REDUCED LUBRICATING GREASE, IMPROVED CONTACT SURFACE, AND A DIFFERENT RUBBER ISOLATION BOOT. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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