DODGE SHADOW 1992: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 97V078000

Make Model Year
DODGE SHADOW 1992
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1997-06-30 1997-05-10 1997-05-23

Production Dates: 1990-07-01 - 1992-06-30

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 148000

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

THE LOWER SEAT BACK ATTACHING BOLT ON THE DRIVER'S 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.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 30, 1997 NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES 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.