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NHTSA Recall 92V053000: Seat belts

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 115,000 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Dodge Shadow.

115,000
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
1992
owners notified (December 28)
NHTSA campaign92V053000
ComponentSEAT BELTS
Report receivedApril 13, 1992
Owner notificationDecember 28, 1992
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

The automatic shoulder restraint systems can malfunction and become inoperative.

Safety risk

Seat occupants without shoulder restraints are subject toincreased risk of injury in the event of a sudden stop or vehicle crash.

Remedy

Replace the system drive and rail assembly with revised components.

Notes

System: automatic shoulder restraints.vehicle description: passenger cars with automatic shoulder restraints.note: while the automatic shoulder restrain system may not function, therestraint system can be operated manually, and should be used to preservethe safety of the seat occupant.

Vehicles covered by recall 92V053000

Make and modelModel years
Dodge Shadow1988, 1989
Plymouth Sundance1988, 1989

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.