Large Recall NHTSA · 91V053000 Reported April 10, 1991

Interior systems:active restraints:belt buckles

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · Seat Belts · 640,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
91V053000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Seat Belts
Vehicles Affected
640,000
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 10, 1991

Defect Summary

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

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference recall ID 91V053000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 91V053000

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

What is recall 91V053000?

NHTSA recall 91V053000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on April 10, 1991. It addresses: Interior systems:active restraints:belt buckles. The recall affects approximately 640,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 91V053000 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.