Recall
Dodge Shadow — 99V212000
NHTSA ID
99V212000
Make
Dodge
Model
Shadow
Years Affected
1992
Recall Date
1999-08-06
Component
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Units Affected
227,283
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
729
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LOWER SEAT BACK ATTACHING BOLT ON THE DRIVER SEAT CAN FAIL AND SEPARATE.
Consequence
IF THE BOLT FAILS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN, THE DRIVER COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER SEAT BACK ATTACHING BOLT ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT WITH A HIGHER STRENGTH BOLT THAT INCLUDES A SELF LOCKING NYLON PATCH.