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]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 1.5L) 4Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD28/31/3032/40/35Regular$ 6243900703
( 1.5L) 4Manual, 4 gearsFWD31/36/3335/46/39Regular$ 5683900703
( 1.5L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD29/35/3132/45/37Regular$ 6063900703
( 2.0L) 4Manual, 5 gears4WD19/25/2121/31/25Regular$ 89218900821

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
95V103003CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 01/01/1986 to 12/01/1991V (Vehicle)92000012/13/1995ODICHRYSLER GROUP LLC05/24/199505/24/1995
Defect SummaryThe 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 SummaryThe safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryOwners 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.
NotesSystem: 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


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
SEATS
2300800B11/24/2000230800A615688Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt01/28/2001
23080003/03/2000233599A610635Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt05/09/2000
23359909/03/1999607963Information on child seat tether anchors. *tt10/21/1999

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
SEAT BELTS
EA96014CHRYSLER GROUP LLC06/28/199606/12/1997AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT FAILURE97V073002
 The automatic shoulder belt allegedly malfunctions or fails
EA96014CHRYSLER GROUP LLC06/28/199606/12/1997AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT FAILURE97V073001
 The automatic shoulder belt allegedly malfunctions or fails
EA96014CHRYSLER GROUP LLC06/28/199606/12/1997AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT FAILURE97V073000
 The automatic shoulder belt allegedly malfunctions or fails
EA96014CHRYSLER GROUP LLC06/28/199606/12/1997AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT FAILURE97V063002
 The automatic shoulder belt allegedly malfunctions or fails
PE96007CHRYSLER GROUP LLC01/19/199606/28/1996AUTO SHOULDER BELT FAILURE
 The automatic shoulder belt allegedly malfunctions or fails

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
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
03/20/19971
 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
1006/01/1991
 Automatic seat belt fail intermittently. *aw
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
12/20/19962
 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