Vehicle recall 97V063002 · May 12, 1997
Dodge Colt, Plymouth Colt and 1 more model
Excess lubrication can cause the rubber door latch switch cover to deform, and the door latch switch to malfunction, so that the shoulder belt anchorage would remain at the…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Excess lubrication can cause the rubber door latch switch cover to deform, and the door latch switch to malfunction, so that the shoulder belt anchorage would remain at the a-pillar when the door was closed.
- Consequence
- In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the door latch switch with a switch that utilizes reduced lubricating grease, improved contact surface, and a different rubber isolation boot.
- Notes
- Owner notification:owner notification will be phased into three mailings with the first mailing beginning during August 1997. Note:owners who take their vehicle 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 97V063002
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 12, 1997
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- September 5, 1997
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 46,000
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Dodge Colt (1992-1993): 1993, 1992
- Eagle Summit (1992-1993): 1993, 1992
- Plymouth Colt (1992-1993): 1993, 1992
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