NHTSA recall 97V-078 (97V078000)

seats recall reported May 10, 1997 - about 148,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 97V078000
Also written as: 97V-078
Reported: May 10, 1997
Vehicles affected: ~148,000
Component: seats

What is being recalled

THE LOWER SEAT BACK ATTACHING BOLT ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT CAN FAIL AND SEPARATE.

Why it is dangerous

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.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 97V-078 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Dodge Shadow - 1991, 1992

Plymouth Sundance - 1991, 1992

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.