Model year record

1991 PLYMOUTH Laser

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 41 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V103003

Seat belts: front: buckle assembly

Component: Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 920,000
Reported to NHTSA: 1995-05-24
Owners notified: 1995-12-13

Defect description

THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.

Safety risk

THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, AND THEN PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER RELEASE BUTTON SHOWS A SIGN OF BREAKING OR CRACKING OR IF EITHER BUCKLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CONTACT THEIR AUTHORIZED DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BUCKLE REPLACED OR REPAIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER IS DEVELOPING A REMEDY DESIGNED TO PREVENT FAILURE OF THE BUTTONS THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY BROKEN.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Electrical system: ignition: module	3	—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline	3	—
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch	3	—
Seat belts	3	—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly	3	—
Seat belts: front: anchorage	2	—
Seats	2	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components	2	—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut	2	—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator	1	—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers	1	—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: engine	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system	1	—
Interior lighting	1	—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft	1	—
Seat belts: front: retractor	1	—
Seat belts: front: webbing	1	—
Structure: frame and members	1	—
Suspension	1	—
Suspension: rear	1	—
Suspension: rear: springs: coil springs	1	—
Tires: valve	1	220,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	1	—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer	1	—

The 1990 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1992 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.