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Recall 97V-078

CHRYSLER CORPORATION recalled the 1991 to 1992 Dodge Shadow and 1 other model: Seats (front assembly, recliner).

At a glance

Campaign number
97V-078
Reported
May 10, 1997
Vehicles affected
148,000 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

The lower seat back attaching bolt on the driver's seat can fail and separate.

The risk

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.

The fix

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 from the manufacturer

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-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].

Affected vehicles