Eagle Summit 1991
Model Summit made in 1991 by Eagle got 17 consumer complains, 5 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting and seat belts. Technical service bulletines regarding seats, structure. The car had one investigation (seat belts). There was one recall concerning seat belts . The car has one 1.5l engine.
Model 1991
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 28/31/30 | 32/40/35 | Regular | $ 624 | 4 | 900703 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 26/32/29 | 29/41/34 | Regular | $ 647 | 4 | 900703 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | FWD | 31/36/33 | 35/46/39 | Regular | $ 568 | 4 | 900703 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 29/35/31 | 32/45/37 | Regular | $ 606 | 4 | 900703 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V103003 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 01/01/1986 to 12/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 920000 | 12/13/1995 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 05/24/1995 | 05/24/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. these red plastic release buttons are marked press. if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. they should ensure that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked, and then pressing the release button. the latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. if either release button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. the manufacturer is developing a remedy designed to prevent failure of the buttons that are not currently broken. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: interior; seat belts; belt buckles.vehicle description: passenger, multi-purpose vehicles and light duty trucks equipped with safety belts made by takata corporation.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS | |||||
| 2300800B | 11/24/2000 | 230800A | 615688 | Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt | 01/28/2001 |
| 230800 | 03/03/2000 | 233599A | 610635 | Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt | 05/09/2000 |
| 233599 | 09/03/1999 | 607963 | Information on child seat tether anchors. *tt | 10/21/1999 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 233599REVA | 10/01/1999 | 233599 | 612160 | Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *mjs | 06/06/2000 |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | ||||||
| EA96014 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 06/28/1996 | 06/12/1997 | AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT FAILURE | 97V063002 | |
| The automatic shoulder belt allegedly malfunctions or fails | ||||||
| EA96014 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 06/28/1996 | 06/12/1997 | AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT FAILURE | 97V073002 | |
| The automatic shoulder belt allegedly malfunctions or fails | ||||||
| EA96014 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 06/28/1996 | 06/12/1997 | AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT FAILURE | 97V073001 | |
| The automatic shoulder belt allegedly malfunctions or fails | ||||||
| PE96007 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 01/19/1996 | 06/28/1996 | AUTO SHOULDER BELT FAILURE | ||
| The automatic shoulder belt allegedly malfunctions or fails | ||||||
| EA96014 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 06/28/1996 | 06/12/1997 | AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT FAILURE | 97V073000 | |
| The automatic shoulder belt allegedly malfunctions or fails | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 12/01/1997 | 6 | 12/01/1991 | |
| While driving vehicle, heard noise coming from underhood. took to dealer & informed harmonic balance bolt had loosened & fell out. was replaced 6 times. the timing belt replaced. & valves bent in cylinder heads. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||
| 1 | 09/10/1993 | ||
| Consumer states the brake light is inoperative, and was informed by the dealer that problem is unrepairable.*jb | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| Automatic seat belts failed prior to recall, recall repairs refused due to unavailability of parts. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Automatic seat belts sticks/don't release properly, choking occupant. | |||
| 06/15/1996 | |||
| Passenager's automatic seatbelt swings freely back and forth, does not lock in open or close position. *ak | |||
| 12/13/1992 | 20 | ||
| Left/right front shoulder belts fail, causing belt to be either to0 loose/too tight, also passenger's belt track bent. *skd | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/18/1997 | |||
| The dealership will not rectify the recall. they have lied to the owner several times that the part is in, and he can come in, only to be turned away. *ak | |||
| The rear driver side seat belt buckle jammed. tt | |||
| 10/08/1994 | |||
| Seat belt failure, automatic seat belt became open upon 7:00 collision. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 07/23/1993 | |||
| Failure of the driver's side seat belt retractor, the seat belt is in the retracting position.*ak | |||
| 07/10/1996 | 0 | ||
| Seat belt retractor tightens when starting vehicle, choking/strangling passengers. *dh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| The front brake rotor has been replace twice out of a total of six repair on the brake front brake. *ak | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 04/05/1996 | 5 | ||
| Steering problem. *sd | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||
| 04/05/1996 | 5 | ||
| No passenger side mirror, causing poor visibility. *sd | |||