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Dodge Caravan Recall 91V053: Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

NHTSA campaign 91V053, reported April 10, 1991, 640,000 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 91V053CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Problem
INBOARD FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY STRAPS CAN SUFFER FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE STRAP NEAR ITS ANCHOR POSITION.
Risk
FATIGUE FAILURE OF SAFETY BELTS IN A SUDDEN STOP ORACCIDENT CONDITION RESULTS IN INCREASED LIKELIHOOD OF INJURY TO SEAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy
REPLACE FATIGUED STRAPS OR RETROFIT STRAPS WITH A REINFORCEMENT PLATE AND REMOVAL OF AN ANTIROTATION TAB TO PREVENT FATIGUE FAILURE.
Notes
SYSTEM: SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VANS AND CARS.

Affected vehicles

Chrysler Town And Country1990
Dodge Caravan19891990
Plymouth Voyager19891990