NHTSA Recall 02V162000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V162000; Date: Jun. 14, 2002
if the connector for a latch-type child restraint is not attached correctly to the anchorage points, the restraint will not properly protect a child in the event of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser
Component: Seats:front Assembly:recliner
Manufactured by: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 77,000
Recall Summary:
Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems. " the right rear "65%" seat center lower anchor was manufactured with a wire diameter that is greater than the maximum allowable dimension as specified in the standard.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the right rear seat center anchor and, if necessary, resize the anchor to meet the diameter specified within the standard. Owner notification began November 4, 2002. 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:
Daimlerchrysler recall no. B21. Also, customers can 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: Nov 4, 2002
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