Plymouth Colt 1991
Model Colt made in 1991 by Plymouth got 8 consumer complains, 5 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train, seat belts and tires. Technical service bulletines regarding seats. The car had one investigation (seat belts). There was one recall concerning seat belts . The car has 2 modeles with engines 1.5l, 2.0l.
Model 1991
Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
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( 1.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 28/31/30 | 32/40/35 | Regular | $ 624 | 3 | 900703 |
( 1.5L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | FWD | 31/36/33 | 35/46/39 | Regular | $ 568 | 3 | 900703 |
( 1.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 29/35/31 | 32/45/37 | Regular | $ 606 | 3 | 900703 |
( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 19/25/21 | 21/31/25 | Regular | $ 892 | 18 | 900821 |
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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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 |
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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 |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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SEAT BELTS | ||||||
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 | ||||||
EA96014 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 06/28/1996 | 06/12/1997 | AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT FAILURE | 97V073000 | |
The automatic shoulder belt allegedly malfunctions or fails | ||||||
EA96014 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 06/28/1996 | 06/12/1997 | AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT FAILURE | 97V063002 | |
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 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
03/01/1991 | |||
Owner states that the front and rear axle assemblies are going bad, she was told this by the dealer, owner is very concerned about this matter. *ak | |||
SEAT BELTS | |||
03/20/1997 | 1 | ||
Driver's side seat belt not working, motor belt part of the seat belt failed. *ak | |||
12/29/1996 | |||
Driver's and passenger's lap/shoulder belt tightened too much and over retracted. *ak | |||
10 | 06/01/1991 | ||
Automatic seat belt fail intermittently. *aw | |||
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
12/20/1996 | 2 | ||
The recall parts needed to repair the front seat belt buckle are unavailable, thus the repairs have not be done. | |||
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
02/12/1996 | |||
The driver and passenger automatic seat belts retract too tightly and choke the occupants. please describe. *ak | |||
TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
03/01/1997 | |||
Peoo 020; consumer was traveling about 70mph on highway and felt the vehicle swaying away. three out four tire blewout, there were no injuries. tires were firestone, fr360. all four tires were replaced. the vehicle was totaled. *ak |