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1980 DODGE COLT

1 recalls, 0 complaints

80V010000 Feb 15, 1980
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
THE ASHTRAY BULB SOCKET IN THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH MATERIALS THAT DO NOT POSSESS THE REQUIRED ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE QUALITIES. WHEN THE ASHTRAY BULB IS LIT FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THE SOCKET IS SUBJECT TO OVERHEATING.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REMOVE THE EXISTING BULB SOCKET AND WIRING ASSEMBLY AND REPLACE IT WITH COMPONENTS THAT HAVE THE PROPER ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE QUALITIES, AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
25,004 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION

No complaints found for this vehicle.

NHTSA Safety Investigations, DODGE COLT

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

EA99007 Opened: Mar 16, 1999 , Closed: May 30, 2000
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1994
INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
ALLEGE THAT THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MAY DEPLOY FROM AN UNDERCARRIAGE OR TIRE/WHEEL IMPACT WITH A CURB, BUMP, DIP POTHOLE, ETC.
EA98002 Opened: Jan 30, 1998 , Closed: Apr 30, 1998
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1990
TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP
EA96014 Opened: Jun 28, 1996 , Closed: Jun 12, 1997
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1989
AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT FAILURE
THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT ALLEGEDLY MALFUNCTIONS OR FAILS
PE96007 Opened: Jan 19, 1996 , Closed: Jun 28, 1996
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1989
AUTO SHOULDER BELT FAILURE
THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT ALLEGEDLY MALFUNCTIONS OR FAILS
PE94093 Opened: Dec 21, 1994 , Closed: Aug 2, 1995
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986
TAKATA SEAT BLT BCKLS FAIL
There is no summary currently available
EA92034 Opened: Oct 22, 1992 , Closed: Oct 29, 1993
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1985
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
There is no summary currently available
PE91066 Opened: Apr 10, 1991 , Closed: Aug 16, 1991
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
There is no summary currently available
PE87035 Opened: Jul 1, 1987 , Closed: Sep 8, 1987
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1977
SEAT BLT STALK CABLE WIRES
SUMMARY:A REVIEW OF THE RECENT CANADIAN VEHICLE RECALL INFORMATION PRO-VIDED BY TRANSPORT CANADA REVEALED THAT CHRYSLER IS CONDUCTING A SAFETYRECALL CAMPAIGN IN CANADA (CODE 393) ON CERTAIN 1977 THRU 1979 DODGE ANDPLYMOUTH COLT VEHICLES TO REPLACE THE FRONT SEAT BELT STALKS.A REVIEW OF AVAILABLE INF... Read more

DODGE COLT - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the DODGE COLT across all model years (1971, 1993).

23 Total Recalls
333 Total Complaints
8 Investigations
14 Reported Crashes
6 Reported Fires
1 Reported Deaths

DODGE COLT - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
1996 0 2 View
1994 0 23 View
1993 2 121 View
1992 2 14 View
1991 1 17 View
1990 1 14 View
1989 1 37 View
1988 1 28 View
1987 1 44 View
1986 1 24 View
1985 0 1 View
1984 1 1 View
1983 1 0 View
1982 1 2 View
1980 (current) 1 0
1978 3 0 View
1977 2 0 View
1976 1 0 View
1971 3 0 View

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