1991 Eagle Summit
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1991 Eagle Summit. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1991 Eagle Summit. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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 sure the latch IS securely locked, and then pressing the release button. The latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button IS pressed. If either release button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. The manufacturer IS developing a remedy designed to prevent failure of the buttons that are not currently broken.
Owner complaints
12 complaints1 involved a crash1 injuries1 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights
Consumer states the brake light IS inoperative, and was informed by the dealer that problem IS unrepairable.*jb
- Seat belts
Automatic seat belts failed prior to recall, recall repairs refused due to unavailability of parts.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
While driving vehicle, heard noise coming from underhood. Took to dealer & informed harmonic balance bolt had loosened & fell out. Was replaced 6 times. The timing belt replaced. & valves bent in cylinder heads.
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
The dealership will not rectify the recall. They have lied to the owner several times that the part IS in, and he can come in, only to be turned away. *ak
- Seat belts
Automatic seat belts sticks/don't release properly, choking occupant.
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Failure of the driver's side seat belt retractor, the seat belt IS in the retracting position.*ak
- Seat belts
Passenager's automatic seatbelt swings freely back and forth, does not lock in open or close position. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Seat belt retractor tightens when starting vehicle, choking/strangling passengers. *Dh
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar · Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices › Exterior
Steering problem. *Sd
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
The rear driver side seat belt buckle jammed. tt
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
The front brake rotor has been replace twice out of a total of six repair on the brake front brake. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Seat belt failure, automatic seat belt became open upon 7:00 collision. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Automatic shoulder belt failure
The automatic shoulder belt allegedly malfunctions or fails
- Auto shoulder belt failure
The automatic shoulder belt allegedly malfunctions or fails
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 615688Subject regarding child seat tether anchors.
- 612160Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *Mjs
- 610635Subject regarding child seat tether anchors.
- 607963Information on child seat tether anchors.
Every Eagle Summit model year
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