NHTSA Recall 98V048000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V048000; Date: Mar. 12, 1998
In the event of a vehicle crash, the front seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of serious injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Jeep Cherokee; 1998 Jeep Wrangler
Component: Seat Belts:front:anchorage
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 2,427
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicle. The front seat belt shoulder turning loop anchors were not properly heat treated and are not properly hardened.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the front seat shoulder belt turning loop on these vehicles.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began April 6, 1998. 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 1-800-992-1997. 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: Apr 6, 1998
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