NHTSA recall 97V-148 (97V148000)

seat belts recall reported September 9, 1997 - about 1,100,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 97V148000
Also written as: 97V-148
Reported: September 9, 1997
Vehicles affected: ~1,100,000
Component: seat belts

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A COVER RETAINING CLIP TO THE STALK MOUNTED BUCKLE COVER TO PREVENT DISLOCATION OF THE BUCKLE COVER.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 97V-148 when calling a dealer.

Affected 5 models

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

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.