Safety Recall NHTSA · 81V016000 Reported January 4, 1981

Interior systems:seat and shoulder belts and belt

Q: What is recall 81V016000?

NHTSA recall 81V016000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on January 4, 1981. It addresses: Interior systems:seat and shoulder belts and belt. The recall affects approximately 742 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · N/A · 742 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

81V016000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

742

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

January 4, 1981

Defect Summary

The left or right front safety belt assembly may have been installed on the incorrect side of the vehicle. The shoulder belt locking mechanism may not function under rapid deceleration. Under hard braking applications or in a collision, the shoulder portion of the seat belt system may fail to properly restrain the passenger. There is increased risk of injury to passengers who may contact other objects under these circumstances.

Corrective Action

Seat belts will be inspected for proper installation and, if necessary, seat belts will be either replaced or relocated in correct position. Work will be completed without charge to owners.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference recall ID 81V016000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 81V016000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 81V016000?

NHTSA recall 81V016000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on January 4, 1981. It addresses: Interior systems:seat and shoulder belts and belt. The recall affects approximately 742 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 81V016000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.