Recall - Motorized Shoulder Belts: Overview

No. 728

August, 1997

To: All Dodge, Chrysler-Plymouth and Jeep(R) & Eagle Dealers

Subject:
Safety Recall # 728 -- Motorized Shoulder Belts

Models:

^ 1992 and 1993 Model Year Plymouth Colt Vista Wagon and Eagle Summit Wagon (B8) Vehicles Built Through November 20, 1992 (MDH 1120XX)

^ 1993 Model Year Dodge/Plymouth Colt and Eagle Summit (B9) Four-Door Vehicles Built Through November 20, 1992 (MDH 1120XX)

^ All 1993 Model Year Dodge/Plymouth Colt and Eagle Summit (B9) Two-Door Vehicles

The motorized shoulder belt system on the above listed vehicles, may become inoperative. To correct this condition, the door latch switches, which activate the shoulder belt system, must be replaced on all affected vehicles built through November 20, 1992. In addition, the driver side motorized shoulder belt guide rail must be replaced on all 1993 model year Colt/Summit 2-door vehicles.

IMPORTANT:
Some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer used vehicle inventory. Dealers should complete this recall service on these vehicles before retail delivery. Dealers should also perform this recall on vehicles in for service as determined by using DIAL System Function 70.

Dealer Notification & Vehicle List

All dealers will receive a copy of this dealer recall notification letter by first class mail. Each dealer to whom involved vehicles were invoiced (or the current dealer at the same street address) will receive a list of their involved vehicles. The Vehicle List is arranged in Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) sequence. Owners known to Chrysler are also listed. The lists are for dealer reference in arranging for service of involved vehicles.

DIAL System Functions 53, 70 and VIP

All involved vehicles will be entered to DIAL System Functions 53, 70 and VIP at the time of recall implementation for dealer inquiry as needed.

Function 53 provides involved dealers with an updated VIN list of incomplete vehicles. The customer name, address and phone number is listed if known. Parts information is also provided. Complete vehicles are removed from Function 53 within several days of repair claim submission. To use this system, type "53" at the "ENTER FUNCTION" prompt, then type "ORD7281", "ORD7282" or "ORD7283".