Dodge Shadow recalls

11 official safety recalls for the Dodge Shadow from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Driver's seat back bolt may fail

    Reported August 6, 1999Model years 1991–1994NHTSA campaign 99V212000227,283 vehicles affected

    The lower bolt attaching the driver's seat back may fail and separate. If it fails while driving, the driver could lose control and crash. Dealers will replace it with a higher strength bolt that has a self-locking nylon patch.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
    Defect
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LOWER SEAT BACK ATTACHING BOLT ON THE DRIVER SEAT CAN FAIL AND SEPARATE.
    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.
    Notes
    OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 23, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

  2. Driver’s seat back bolt may fail

    Reported May 10, 1997Model years 1991–1992NHTSA campaign 97V078000148,000 vehicles affected

    The lower bolt attaching the driver’s seat back can fail and separate. If it happens while driving, the driver could lose control and crash. Dealers will replace the bolt with a higher strength, self locking bolt.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
    Defect
    THE LOWER SEAT BACK ATTACHING BOLT ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT CAN FAIL AND SEPARATE.
    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.
    Notes
    OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 30, 1997 NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

  3. Steering wheel armature may crack and separate

    Reported November 18, 1996Model years 1991–1992NHTSA campaign 96V229000675,000 vehicles affected

    The steering wheel armature may crack and separate from its centre hub, causing loss of control and increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect the steering wheel, replace any with cracks and install a reinforcement plate on the others.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
    Defect
    THE STEERING WHEEL ARMATURE STAMPING CAN CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN.
    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.
    Notes
    OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 27, 1996. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

  4. Automatic shoulder restraints may stop working

    Reported April 13, 1992Model years 1988–1989NHTSA campaign 92V053000115,000 vehicles affected

    The automatic shoulder restraint system can malfunction and become inoperative, increasing the risk of injury in a sudden stop or crash. The system drive and rail assembly will be replaced with revised components.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELTS
    Defect
    THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER RESTRAINT SYSTEMS CAN MALFUNCTION AND BECOME INOPERATIVE.
    Consequence
    SEAT OCCUPANTS WITHOUT SHOULDER RESTRAINTS ARE SUBJECT TOINCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR VEHICLE CRASH.
    Remedy
    REPLACE THE SYSTEM DRIVE AND RAIL ASSEMBLY WITH REVISED COMPONENTS.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: AUTOMATIC SHOULDER RESTRAINTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH AUTOMATIC SHOULDER RESTRAINTS.NOTE: WHILE THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER RESTRAIN SYSTEM MAY NOT FUNCTION, THERESTRAINT SYSTEM CAN BE OPERATED MANUALLY, AND SHOULD BE USED TO PRESERVETHE SAFETY OF THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

  5. Steering column coupling bolt may break

    Reported February 14, 1992Model years 1992NHTSA campaign 92V01500020,000 vehicles affected

    Hydrogen embrittlement from zinc plating may cause the upper steering column coupling bolt to break, resulting in loss of steering control. The zinc-plated bolt will be replaced with a phosphate-plated bolt.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
    Defect
    THE ZINC PLATING OPERATION PERFORMED ON THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLING BOLT CAUSED HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT AND BREAKAGE OF THE BOLT.
    Consequence
    FRACTURES OF THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLINGBOLT RESULT IN A LACK OF COUPLING LOAD ON THE SHAFT AND LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL.
    Remedy
    REPLACE THE ZINC PLATED BOLT WITH A PHOSPHATE PLATED BOLT.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: STEERING; UPPER STEERING COLUMN COUPLING BOLT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES; SEDANS, CONVERTIBLES, AND MINI-VANS.

  6. Front airbag sensors may not be secured

    Reported November 19, 1990Model years 1991NHTSA campaign 90V194000398 vehicles affected

    The front impact sensors may not be secured to their brackets, preventing airbag deployment in a frontal collision. The sensors will be repaired to ensure they are properly attached.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
    Defect
    THE TWO AIR BAG SYSTEM FRONT IMPACT SENSORS MAY NOT BE SECURED TO THEIR MOUNTING BRACKETS.
    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.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: AIR BAG SENSORS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

  7. Front brake caliper bolts may loosen

    Reported September 4, 1990Model years 1991NHTSA campaign 90V16200018,000 vehicles affected

    Front disc brake caliper guide pin bolts may loosen, reducing braking effectiveness and possibly causing a crash. The bolts will be properly torqued to 250 pounds.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
    Defect
    FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PIN BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY TORQUED AND COULD LOOSEN.
    Consequence
    THIS COULD CAUSE REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS AND COULDRESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
    Remedy
    PROPERLY TORQUE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PIN BOLTS TO 250 POUNDS.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPE GUIDE, PIN BOLTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

  8. Engine valve cover gasket may leak oil

    Reported December 27, 1989Model years 1989–1990NHTSA campaign 89V237000634,000 vehicles affected

    The valve cover gasket may become displaced and leak oil in the engine compartment, creating a fire risk. The cover will be replaced with a revised design and sealant will be applied in place of a gasket.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
    Defect
    THE ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET MAY DISLOCATE AND ALLOW AN ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE GASKET.
    Consequence
    THE LEAKAGE OF OIL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD CAUSEA FIRE.
    Remedy
    REPLACE GASKET COVER WITH REVISED COVER, AND RTV SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED IN PLACE OF A GASKET.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS, LIGHT TRUCKS, AND MINIVANS.

  9. Parking brake component may disengage

    Reported March 20, 1989Model years 1987NHTSA campaign 89V0380001,550 vehicles affected

    A parking brake component may disengage, causing loss of parking brake function. The loose component could also jam in the assembly. The remedy is to replace the parking brake assembly.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    PARKING BRAKE
    Defect
    PARKING BRAKE MECHANISM COMPONENT MAY DISENGAGE.
    Consequence
    THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF PARKING BRAKE FUNCTION;ALSO, LOOSE COMPONENT COULD JAM IN THE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY.
    Remedy
    REPLACE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: PARKING BRAKE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

  10. Front passenger seat belt retractor may malfunction

    Reported August 1, 1988Model years 1988NHTSA campaign 88V1290006,500 vehicles affected

    The front passenger lap belt retractor's child seat locking feature may malfunction, allowing the belt to extend and the child seat to move out of its restrained position. The retractor will be replaced with a redesigned one.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
    Defect
    FRONT PASSENGER SEAT LAP BELT RETRACTOR, WHICH INCORPORATES A CHILD SEAT BELT LOCKING FEATURE, MAY MALFUNCTION.
    Consequence
    SEAT BELT LOCK WOULD EXTRACT AND CHILD SEAT MAY MOVE OUTOF ITS RESTRAINED POSITION.
    Remedy
    REPLACE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT LAP RETRACTOR WITH A REDESIGNED RETRACTOR.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: FRONT PASSENGER SEAT LAP BELT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

  11. Fuel hose connections may leak in cold weather

    Reported July 1, 1988Model years 1986–1987NHTSA campaign 88V105000580,000 vehicles affected

    Fuel may leak at hose connections to the pressure regulator and fuel rail in low temperatures. If it reaches an ignition source, a fire could result. The regulator will be relocated and the fuel supply hose replaced and rerouted.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
    Defect
    FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR IN LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OPERATION AT CONNECTIONS OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL SUPPLY HOSE TO THE PRESSURE REGULATOR AND TO THE FUEL RAIL.
    Consequence
    IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE COULDRESULT IN A FIRE.
    Remedy
    RELOCATE PRESSURE REGULATOR; REPLACE FUEL SUPPLY WITH FORMED HOSE WITH REVISED ROUTING CONFIGURATION TO ENSURE SEALING INTEGRITY.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: FUEL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.2L TURBO CHARGED ENGINE.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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