Dodge Spirit recalls

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:

• United States: nhtsa.gov/recalls
• United Kingdom: check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk

1. Seat belt anchors may fail under load

   Reported February 8, 1994Model years 1994NHTSA campaign 94V023000200 vehicles affected

   The front seat belt anchors do not meet the required load standard. In a crash, a belt assembly may fail, increasing the risk of injury. The belt lock bar assemblies will be replaced.

   Official NHTSA recall text

   Component

   SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

   Defect

   THE SAFETY BELT ANCHORS (BUCKLE LOCK BARS) DO NOT MEET THE STATIC LOAD REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."

   Consequence

   CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY MAY FAIL, EXPOSING THE RESTRAINED OCCUPANTS TO A GREATER RISK OF INJURY.

   Remedy

   THE TRAVELING SAFETY BELT LOCK BAR ASSEMBLIES WILL BE REPLACED ON THESE VEHICLES.

   Notes

   SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS; ACTIVE RESTRAINTS; BELTS ANCHORS AND ATTACHMENTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREEOF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT CHRYSLER SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-992-1997. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

2. 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.

3. Front seat belt buckle may unlatch

   Reported July 11, 1991Model years 1991NHTSA campaign 91V122000130,000 vehicles affected

   A webbing stiffener may dislodge the buckle latch guide, making the belt difficult to latch or unlatch. The latch could open in a sudden stop or crash, increasing injury risk. Replace the buckle latch engagement.

   Official NHTSA recall text

   Component

   SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

   Defect

   FRONT OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT MAY BECOME DIFFICULT TO LATCH AND OR UNLATCH DUE TO A WEBBING STIFFENER ENTERING THE BUCKLE HOUSING AND DISLODGING THE BUCKLE LATCH GUIDE.

   Consequence

   LATCH MAY OPEN DURING ACCIDENT OR SUDDEN STOP, EXPOSINGSEAT OCCUPANT TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.

   Remedy

   REPLACE BUCKLE LATCH ENGAGEMENT.

   Notes

   SYSTEM: SAFETY BELT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLE.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

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.