NHTSA Recall 01V119000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V119000; Date: Apr. 11, 2001
If the retractor does not work properly, it will not adequately protect occupants in the event of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Chrysler Concorde; 1999 Chrysler LHS; 1999 Chrysler Town And Country; 1999 Dodge Caravan; 1999 Dodge Dakota; 1999 Dodge Durango; 1999 Dodge Intrepid; 1999 Dodge RAM; 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Component: Seat Belts:front:retractor
Manufactured by: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 161,682
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: certain van, wagon, pickup trucks, passenger and sport utility vehicles, fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies. " the front seat belt retractor may not comply with the requirements of the standard.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the seat belt retractor. Owner notification began August 20, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Recall Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 20, 2001
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