COLUMBIA SUMMIT 1993: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Make : COLUMBIA | Model : SUMMIT | Year : 1993 |
Build Dates : 1991-03-01 - 1992-11-20 | ||
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 97V063002 | ||
Date Owner's Notified: 1997-09-05 | Date Received by ODI: 1997-05-12 | Date Added to Database: 1997-05-23 |
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) | ||
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
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Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | ||
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 46000 | ||
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. |
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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 | V Report | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE PHASED INTO THREE MAILINGS WITH THE FIRST MAILING BEGINNING DURING AUGUST 1997. NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |