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Search Results   Report Date : February 9, 2010 at 08:30 PM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 97V063002 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      DODGE / COLT     1992-1993      EAGLE / SUMMIT     1992-1993      PLYMOUTH / COLT     1992-1993 Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION Mfr's Report Date: MAY 07, 1997 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 97V063002 EA96014 NHTSA Action Number: EA96014 Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Potential Number of Units Affected: 46000 Summary: EXCESS LUBRICATION CAN CAUSE THE RUBBER DOOR LATCH SWITCH COVER TO DEFORM, AND THE DOOR LATCH SWITCH TO MALFUNCTION, SO THAT THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHORAGE WOULD REMAIN AT THE A-PILLAR WHEN THE DOOR WAS CLOSED. Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR LATCH SWITCH WITH A SWITCH THAT UTILIZES REDUCED LUBRICATING GREASE, IMPROVED CONTACT SURFACE, AND A DIFFERENT RUBBER ISOLATION BOOT. Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE PHASED INTO THREE MAILINGS WITH THE FIRST MAILING BEGINNING DURING AUGUST 1997. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. Check to Request Research. Submit below.