Front Seat Recliner problems of the 1999 Chrysler Concorde

The contact owns a 1999 Chrysler Concorde. The contact stated while driving at approximate speeds of 55 mph, the front drivers seat would recline backward without driver intent due to a bolt snapping. The contact received notification of a recall (NHTSA campaign id number: 03v035000: seats: front assembly: recliner) and took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs. The dealer advised the recall repair was previously performed on the vehicle and the manufacturer would not cover the cost of a second repair. The failure persisted. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 58,000.

The contact stated front passenger seat broke. The bolt loosened and the seat reclined all the way back. Nhtsa recall 03v0350000 was issued on the seat, but it affected the driver's side only. He had no current plan to repair the vehicle.

The front passenger seat reclining bolt broke.

Recall service for driver seat bolts was performed in 2003. While leaving a stop light the driver's seat unexpectedly reclined fully. The driver regained control of the vehicle and no accident ensued. The driver suffered muscle strain in lower back. No other damage or injury. Dealer initially agreed to cover repair, but three days later changed position and will not cover the repair.

Seat bolt recall being ordered. The dealer told the consumer the recall could not be performed because the mechanism under the seat malfunctioned and shorted out the door locking and trunk popping circuitry.

Consumer had the driver's seat repaired according to NHTSA recall campaign 03v035000 for the reclining seat position. Now the passenger seat broke and collapsed back. The back of the seat was stuck and would not come up at all. The passengers unable to sit up in a regular seated position.

Recall 03 v 035 000/seat back reclining bolt. While driving 45 mph the driver's seat completely reclined without warning. No accident or injury reported, but vehicle was serviced for this recall approximately a year ago.

One year later after consumer received NHTSA recall letter 03v035000 the seat back recliner unexpectedly broke. Passenger sustained a cut on the forehead, and knee bruises when he came in contact with the dashboard.

While vehicle was parked driver heard a loud noise. Driver's seat collapsed forward. This caused the driver to sustain major injuries, and was transported to the hospital. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that recliner bolts needed to be replaced.

The seat back on my 1999 Chrysler Concorde broke, allowing the seat back to fall back into a reclining position. The car was traveling at a slow speed because I was making a turn.

In may 2003, the consumer made an appointment with the dealer for recall # 03v035000 repairs concerning seat back reclining bolt. Upon arriving for the appointment dealer stated there were no parts available. Consumer has not received a call from the dealer stating when the parts would be available.

The dealership refused to honor the recall for the vehicle. Consumer stated the seat bolt was on recall.

Alarmed to see other consumer complaints of similar problems with the steering and failure of rack and pinion and front end suspension. Also, we have replaced the sway bar links. We have repeatedly had problems with a/c erratic operation as other consumers reported. Fully alarmed by numerous fuel throttle and seatback collapse problems reported. R&p steering unit replaced. Steering was real loose.

While driving 10-15 mph driver seatback collapsed, vehicle has not been taken to dealership yet. No injuries. Consumer stated that the dealer refused to repair this as a safety item, regardless of mileage this was a malfunction or failure of equipment.

While traveliing and without any indication driver's seatback broke, causing poor visibility. Please provide further information.