NHTSA recall 91V-053 (91V053000)

seat belts recall reported April 10, 1991 - about 640,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 91V053000
Also written as: 91V-053
Reported: April 10, 1991
Vehicles affected: ~640,000
Component: seat belts

What is being recalled

INBOARD FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY STRAPS CAN SUFFER FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE STRAP NEAR ITS ANCHOR POSITION.

Why it is dangerous

FATIGUE FAILURE OF SAFETY BELTS IN A SUDDEN STOP ORACCIDENT CONDITION RESULTS IN INCREASED LIKELIHOOD OF INJURY TO SEAT OCCUPANT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

REPLACE FATIGUED STRAPS OR RETROFIT STRAPS WITH A REINFORCEMENT PLATE AND REMOVAL OF AN ANTIROTATION TAB TO PREVENT FATIGUE FAILURE.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 91V-053 when calling a dealer.

Affected 3 models

Chrysler Town And Country - 1990

Dodge Caravan - 1990

Plymouth Voyager - 1990

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.