NHTSA Recall 97V148000: Buckle assembly (seat belts)
CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,100,000 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Chrysler Town and Country.
| NHTSA campaign | 97V148000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT › BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | September 9, 1997 |
| Owner notification | December 8, 1997 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger MINI-vans. Covers on the solid stalk mounted seat belt buckles can become dislodged causing the release button to stick inside the cover. The buckle would then be only partially latched.
Safety risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy
Dealers will install a cover retaining clip to the stalk mounted buckle cover to prevent dislocation of the buckle cover.
Notes
Owner notification began december 8, 1997.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.
Vehicles covered by recall 97V148000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chrysler Town and Country | 1991, 1992, 1993 |
| Dodge Caravan | 1991, 1992, 1993 |
| Dodge Grand Caravan | 1991, 1992, 1993 |
| Plymouth Grand Voyager | 1991, 1992, 1993 |
| Plymouth Voyager | 1991, 1992, 1993 |
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.