The 1992 Dodge Shadow has 3 recalls, including two serious control issues: the driver's seat back bolt can break and let the seatback collapse, and the steering wheel can crack at its hub and separate from the steering column.
Both defects can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle while driving. The seat back issue appears in two separate recall filings, though prior repair attempts may not have fully resolved the problem, so owners should verify their vehicle's status. The steering wheel concern is distinct: the metal armature inside the wheel can crack where it connects to the steering column, meaning the wheel may no longer turn the front wheels when the driver steers.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolt that attaches the lower part of the driver's seat back can fail and come loose, potentially causing the seat back to separate.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the bolt with a stronger one that has a self-locking nylon patch to prevent loosening.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The bolt that attaches the lower part of the driver's seat back can fail and come loose.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the bolt with a stronger one that has a self-locking nylon patch.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The steering wheel's metal frame can crack and separate from where it connects to the steering column.
What the fix does
Dealers inspect the steering wheel for cracks and replace cracked wheels. Other vehicles get a reinforcement plate installed to prevent separation.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
