Colt Colt

Model Colt made by Colt got 1 consumer complain as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to seat belts. . There were some recalls concerningvehicle speed control and wheels.

Model 9999

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
78E024000COLTfrom 10/01/1977 to 12/01/1977E (Equipment)743MFRCOLT INDUSTRIES09/08/197810/12/1979
Defect SummaryCarburetors could exhibit a failure of the throttle to close, due to throttle shaft sticking. failure of throttle to close would result in continued acceleration even after the accelerator pedal has been released.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will replace defective carburetor free of charge.
NotesVehicle category: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; carburetor, model 5200, throttle.consequences of defect: inability to control vehicle speed could cause loss ofvehicle control and an accident.
WHEELS - RIM
75E022000COLT E (Equipment)43105/08/1975MFRCOLT INDUSTRIES05/14/197510/12/1979
Defect Summary
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary
NotesChrome reverse wheel part no 253-461.(14 x 6 with 5-bolt pattern on 4 boltcircle).possibility that wheels may have insufficient welds between thecenter disc and the rim.this could cause the wheel to fail in service, andsuch failure could result in an accident.(correct by inspecting replacingwheels as necessary).

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
07/10/19971
 Consumer refused recall work due to long waiting period at dealership.