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Engineering Analysis · Closed

SEAT BACK BOLT FAILURE

Action number
EA95017
Opened
May 31, 1995
Closed
May 19, 1997
Outcome
Recall 97V078000

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

This investigation led to a recall

NHTSA links this probe to recall campaign 97V078000.

Campaign 97V078000 predates our recall archive — check NHTSA.gov for details.

What NHTSA is examining

The driver seat back can collapse without warning resulting in potential for loss of vehicle control.the lower bolt (one of two bolts that supports the seat back assembly) can fatigue and break

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation records, updated daily. An investigation is not a determination that a defect exists; many probes close without a recall.