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
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
78E024000 | COLT | from 10/01/1977 to 12/01/1977 | E (Equipment) | 743 | MFR | COLT INDUSTRIES | 09/08/1978 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | Carburetors 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. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | Dealer will replace defective carburetor free of charge. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle 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 | ||||||||||||||||
75E022000 | COLT | E (Equipment) | 431 | 05/08/1975 | MFR | COLT INDUSTRIES | 05/14/1975 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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Notes | Chrome 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 date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
07/10/1997 | 1 | ||
Consumer refused recall work due to long waiting period at dealership. |