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Engineering Analysis · Closed

INCONSISTENT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE

Action number
EA96016
Opened
Jun 28, 1996
Closed
Dec 17, 1997
Outcome
Recall 97V148000

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

This investigation led to a recall

NHTSA links this probe to recall campaign 97V148000.

Campaign 97V148000 predates our recall archive — check NHTSA.gov for details.

What NHTSA is examining

safety belt buckle hosing slips down, pinching the red release button.owners report having trouble opening and closing them many allege belt unlatches while driving because of the release buttom

Vehicles under investigation

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.