1987 PLYMOUTH COLT
1 recalls, 6 complaints
95V103003 May 24, 1995
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Consequence
THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SUR... Read more
Complaint Statistics
6 total complaints
1 crashes 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 |
SEAT BELTS
Jan 16, 2020
Incident date: Aug 15, 2002
RESPOND TO REQUEST FOR COMPENSATION DUE TO DRIVER RECEIVING INJURIES PRIOR TO RECEIVING NOTICE OF RECALL (95V-103-003, SUMMARY SENT) FOR SEAT BELT BUCKLES IN A 1987 PLYMOUTH COLT AND SENT A VOQ FOR FUTURE USE. CONSUMER SENT ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENCE. *LD *JS *JS
1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jan 4, 1999
Incident date: Jun 1, 1996
RECALL WORK DENIED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS ON SEAT BELT BUCKLES.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jun 25, 1996
Incident date: Mar 12, 1992
THE REAR SEATBELT BUCKLES ARE NOT LATCHING. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Jun 17, 1996
Incident date: Nov 15, 1994
RIGHT FRONT BRAKE PADS FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING, CAUSED ACCIDENT, VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE AT STANDSTILL. *AK
Crash
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Dec 26, 1995
THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE IS HARD TO UNLOCK . TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Feb 27, 1995
Incident date: Feb 27, 1995
DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT PROPERLY LATCH DUE TO BROKEN PIECES OF RELEASE BUTTON. (TK521) PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
EPA Fuel Economy, 1987 PLYMOUTH COLT
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 25.0 | 30.0 | 27.0 | Regular | $2,300 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 29.0 | 34.0 | 31.0 | Regular | $2,000 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 27.0 | 34.0 | 30.0 | Regular | $2,050 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 24.0 | 22.0 | Premium | $3,450 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 22.0 | 29.0 | 25.0 | Premium | $3,050 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
PLYMOUTH COLT - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the PLYMOUTH COLT across all model years (1983, 1994).
14
Total Recalls
160
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
3
Reported Crashes
2
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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