1991 Dodge Shadow Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 1991 Dodge Shadow. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 99V212000Aug 6, 1999227,283 vehicles potentially affected
  Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
  Covers: Dodge Shadow 1991–1994, Plymouth Sundance 1991–1994

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The lower seat back attaching bolt on the driver seat can fail and separate.

  Possible consequence: If the bolt fails while the vehicle is being driven, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the lower seat back attaching bolt on the driver's seat with a higher strength bolt that includes a self locking nylon patch.

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• 97V078000May 10, 1997148,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
  Covers: Dodge Shadow 1991–1992, Plymouth Sundance 1991–1992

  Reported issue: The lower seat back attaching bolt on the driver's seat can fail and separate.

  Possible consequence: If the bolt fails while the vehicle is being driven, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the lower seat back attaching bolt on the driver's seat with a higher strength bolt that includes a self locking nylon patch.

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• 96V229000Nov 18, 1996675,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
  Covers: Dodge Shadow 1991–1992, Caravan 1991–1992, Plymouth Voyager 1991–1992 +4 more

  Reported issue: The steering wheel armature stamping can crack and separate from the center hub attachment to the steering column.

  Possible consequence: If the steering wheel separates from the center hub attachment to the steering column, loss of control can occur increasing the risk of an accident.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering wheel for armature cracks in the center hub attachment area. Any steering wheels showing cracks will be replaced. All other vehicles will have a reinforcement plate installed to prevent steering wheel separation in the event cracking occurs.

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• 90V194000Nov 19, 1990398 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive
  Covers: Dodge Shadow 1991, Spirit 1991, Chrysler Lebaron 1991 +1 more

  Reported issue: The two air bag system front impact sensors may not be secured to their mounting brackets.

  Possible consequence: Air bag will not deploy in a frontal collision if thefront impact sensors are not attached.

  Remedy: Repair to assure proper attachment of front impact sensors to brackets.

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• 90V162000Sep 4, 199018,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
  Covers: Dodge Shadow 1991, Spirit 1991, Dynasty 1991 +5 more

  Reported issue: Front disc brake caliper guide pin bolts may not have been adequately torqued and could loosen.

  Possible consequence: This could cause reduced braking effectiveness and couldresult in an accident.

  Remedy: Properly torque front brake caliper guide pin bolts to 250 pounds.

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NHTSA investigations

• EA95017Seat back bolt failureClosed · May 31, 1995
• PE95002Seat back failureClosed · Jan 13, 1995

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