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  NHTSA Recall 97V081002

NHTSA Campaign Id 97V081002; Date: Aug. 8, 1997

The headrest support bracket can break, increasing the risk of personal injury.

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1997 Chrysler Sebring 1997 Dodge Avenger 1997 Eagle Talon

Component: Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint

Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation

Affected Units:: 1,083

icon3 Recall Summary:

The headrest guide bracket was improperly welded to the seat back frame on the passenger side seat back assemblies only.

icon2 How to Fix:

Dealers will replace the passenger seat back assembly with a new assembly.

icon4 Recall Notes:

Owner notification:owner notification began July 31, 1997. Note: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 Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 31, 1997

Also see:

All recalls of Chrysler vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.