Vehicle recall 81V016000 · January 4, 1981

American Motors Concord and Eagle

The left or right front safety belt assembly may have been installed on the incorrect side of the vehicle.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: The left or right front safety belt assembly may have been installed on the incorrect side of the vehicle. The shoulder belt locking mechanism may not function under rapid deceleration. Under hard braking applications or in a collision, the shoulder portion of the seat belt system may fail to properly restrain the passenger. There is increased risk of injury to passengers who may contact other objects under these circumstances.
Remedy: Seat belts will be inspected for proper installation and, if necessary, seat belts will be either replaced or relocated in correct position. Work will be completed without charge to owners.
Notes: Vehicle description: passenger and multi-purpose passenger vehicles.system: interior; seat belt assembly.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 81V016000
Reported to NHTSA: January 4, 1981
Filed by: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Owner notification: July 22, 1981
Vehicles potentially affected: 742
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Seat belts

Recall 81V016000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

American Motors Concord (1981): 1981
American Motors Eagle (1981): 1981

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