1991 PLYMOUTH COLT
1 recalls — 8 complaints — 3 TSBs
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
8 total complaints
1 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | 3 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 |
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Sep 12, 2000
Incident date: Mar 1, 1997
PEOO 020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 70MPH ON HIGHWAY AND FELT THE VEHICLE SWAYING AWAY. THREE OUT FOUR TIRE BLEWOUT, THERE WERE NO INJURIES. TIRES WERE FIRESTONE, FR360. ALL FOUR TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK
Crash
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Aug 21, 1997
Incident date: Dec 20, 1996
THE RECALL PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE ARE UNAVAILABLE, THUS THE REPAIRS HAVE NOT BE DONE.
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Mar 21, 1997
OWNER STATES THAT THE FRONT AND REAR AXLE ASSEMBLIES ARE GOING BAD, SHE WAS TOLD THIS BY THE DEALER, OWNER IS VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THIS MATTER. *AK
SEAT BELTS
Mar 20, 1997
Incident date: Mar 20, 1997
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT NOT WORKING, MOTOR BELT PART OF THE SEAT BELT FAILED. *AK
SEAT BELTS
Dec 30, 1996
Incident date: Dec 29, 1996
DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S LAP/SHOULDER BELT TIGHTENED TOO MUCH AND OVER RETRACTED. *AK
SEAT BELTS
Aug 15, 1996
AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT FAIL INTERMITTENTLY. *AW
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
May 1, 1996
Incident date: Feb 12, 1996
THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AUTOMATIC SEAT BELTS RETRACT TOO TIGHTLY AND CHOKE THE OCCUPANTS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
May 1, 1996
Incident date: Feb 12, 1996
THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AUTOMATIC SEAT BELTS RETRACT TOO TIGHTLY AND CHOKE THE OCCUPANTS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
EPA Fuel Economy — 1991 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) | 24.0 | 29.0 | 26.0 | Regular | $2,600 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 27.0 | 33.0 | 29.0 | Regular | $2,350 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 25.0 | 32.0 | 28.0 | Regular | $2,400 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins — 1991 PLYMOUTH COLT
3 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 220000 SEATS | 3 |
2300800B
Nov 24, 2000
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
230800
Mar 3, 2000
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
233599
Sep 3, 1999
220000 SEATS
INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
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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