Recalls for your 1991 Dodge Shadow

Recalls for 1991 Dodge Shadow

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DEFECT #1 - SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER


Posted on: 1999-08-17
Description
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.  The lower seat back attaching bolt on the driver seat can fail and separate.

Consequence
If the bolt fails while the vehicle is being driven, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the lower seat back attaching bolt on the driver's seat with a higher strength bolt that includes a self locking nylon patch.

Notes
Owner notification began august 23, 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-992-1997.  Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #2 - SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER


Posted on: 1997-05-23
Description
The lower seat back attaching bolt on the driver's seat can fail and separate.

Consequence
If the bolt fails while the vehicle is being driven, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the lower seat back attaching bolt on the driver's seat with a higher strength bolt that includes a self locking nylon patch.

Notes
Owner notification: owner notification began june 30, 1997 note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

DEFECT #3 - STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR


Posted on: 1996-11-27
Description
The steering wheel armature stamping can crack and separate from the center hub attachment to the steering column.

Consequence
If the steering wheel separates from the center hub attachment to the steering column, loss of control can occur increasing the risk of an accident.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the steering wheel for armature cracks in the center hub attachment area.  Any steering wheels showing cracks will be replaced.  All other vehicles will have a reinforcement plate installed to prevent steering wheel separation in the event cracking occurs.

Notes
Owner notification began december 27, 1996.  Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

DEFECT #4 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER


Posted on: 1990-09-14
Description
Front disc brake caliper guide pin bolts may not have been adequately torqued and could loosen.

Consequence
This could cause reduced braking effectiveness and couldresult in an accident.

Corrective Action
Properly torque front brake caliper guide pin bolts to 250 pounds.

Notes
System: front disc brake calipe guide, pin bolts.vehicle description: passenger cars.

DEFECT #5 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE


Posted on: 1990-11-29
Description
The two air bag system front impact sensors may not be secured to their mounting brackets.

Consequence
Air bag will not deploy in a frontal collision if thefront impact sensors are not attached.

Corrective Action
Repair to assure proper attachment of front impact sensors to brackets.

Notes
System: air bag sensors.vehicle description: passenger cars.