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.