Seat belts: buckle assembly Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth recall

The problem

Inboard front seat belt buckle assembly straps can suffer fatigue failure of the strap near its anchor position.

The risk

Fatigue failure of safety belts in a sudden stop oraccident condition results in increased likelihood of injury to seat occupant.

The fix

Replace fatigued straps or retrofit straps with a reinforcement plate and removal of an antirotation tab to prevent fatigue failure.

Contacts

System: safety belt buckle assembly.Vehicle description: passenger vans and cars.

What to do

1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 91V053000.
3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.