Recall 89V011000: 1985 Dodge Lancer and 4 other models

Report received

Jan 31, 1989

Manufacturer

Chrysler corporation

Potentially affected

60,000vehicles

Model years

1985

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Drivers seat frame may experience fatigue failure at one (front/outboard) of its four attachments.

Possible consequence

This could result in some forward, backward or lateralmovement of seat, creating a potential for loss of control of the vehiclewhich could result in an accident

Remedy

Replace drivers seat frame with a strenghtened version; also, reinforce power adjuster front crossmember to increase rigidity of seat attachment system.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1985 Chrysler Laser6 complaints
• 1985 Chrysler Lebaron10 complaints
• 1985 Dodge 6002 complaints
• 1985 Dodge Daytona4 complaints
• 1985 Dodge Lancer1 complaints