NHTSA Campaign #99V212000 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

AUGUST 06
1999

227,283 vehicles recalled

1991 DODGE SHADOW -- Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles. The lower seat back attaching bolt on the driver seat can fail and separate.

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.

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. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #99V212000 »

NHTSA Campaign #97V078000 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

MAY 10
1997

148,000 vehicles recalled

1991 DODGE SHADOW -- The lower seat back attaching bolt on the driver's seat can fail and separate.

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.

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. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #97V078000 »

NHTSA Campaign #96V229000 STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR

NOVEMBER 18
1996

675,000 vehicles recalled

1991 DODGE SHADOW -- The steering wheel armature stamping can crack and separate from the center hub attachment to the steering column.

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.

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. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #96V229000 »

NHTSA Campaign #90V194000 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

NOVEMBER 19
1990

398 vehicles recalled

1991 DODGE SHADOW -- The two air bag system front impact sensors may not be secured to their mounting brackets.

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

Repair to assure proper attachment of front impact sensors to brackets. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #90V194000 »

NHTSA Campaign #90V162000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

SEPTEMBER 04
1990

18,000 vehicles recalled

1991 DODGE SHADOW -- Front disc brake caliper guide pin bolts may not have been adequately torqued and could loosen.

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

Properly torque front brake caliper guide pin bolts to 250 pounds. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #90V162000 »