Front: retractorRecall 76V-055 · Dodge and Plymouth vehicles
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 76V-055 covers 48,000 Dodge and Plymouth vehicles for a front: retractor problem, reported to NHTSA on April 13, 1976.
Source: NHTSA recall 76V055000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
CHRYSLER CAMPAIGN NO 211.POSSIBILITY THAT THE AUTOMATIC LOCKING LAP BELTRETRACTOR ON FRONT OUTBOARD SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES MAY INTERMITTENTLY FAIL TOENGAGE IN THE LOCKED POSITION WHEN THE BELT IS EXTRACTED FOR OCCUPANTS USE.IFTHE RETRACTOR FAILS TO LOCK, A BELTED OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY RESTRAINEDDURING IMPACT.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND INSTALLING SPECIALLY DEVELOPED CLIPTO INCREASE CLUTCH TORQUE OUTPUT TO ENSURE ENGAGEMENT OF THE RETRACTOR LOCKINGPAWL).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.