1986 Plymouth Colt
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1986 Plymouth Colt. 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
7 complaints
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Seat belt recall work not completed due to lack of parts.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors · Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly · Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Seat belts in rear seat intermittently stick, making them unusable.
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission failure. *tw
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Driver's shoulder/lap belt would not release; occupant trapped inside; extremely difficult to wiggle out. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Driver's/passenger's seat belts release mechanism chipped, causing pieces to fall into locking mechanisms, resulting in buckles jamming. *skd
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Vehicle drivers side seat belt buckle IS inoperative.(pe94-093). tt
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Passenger side seat buckle IS broken. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Engine compartment fires
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