Recall
Plymouth Colt — 97V063002
NHTSA ID
97V063002
Make
Plymouth
Model
Colt
Years Affected
1992
Recall Date
1997-05-12
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Units Affected
46,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
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.