Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V035000 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 09/01/1997 to 04/27/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 1066000 | 04/23/2003 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 02/05/2003 | 02/12/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger vehicles, seat back recliner bolt breakage can occur resulting in the seat back reclining unexpectedly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the seat back unexpectedly reclines while the car is being driven, it could result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the recliner bolts. owner notification began on april 23, 2003. 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimlerchrysler recall no. c04. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS | |||||
| 2301901 | 08/10/2001 | 623210 | Some vehicles may have a power seat adjuster loose fore/aft.*slc | 10/26/2001 | |
| 2300800B | 11/24/2000 | 230800A | 615688 | Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt | 01/28/2001 |
| 230800 | 03/03/2000 | 233599A | 610635 | Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt | 05/09/2000 |
| 233599 | 09/03/1999 | 607963 | Information on child seat tether anchors. *tt | 10/21/1999 | |
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - SEAT HEATER/COOLER | |||||
| 083798 | 08/14/1998 | 602192 | Conditions with one or both of the heated seat cushions may not function. *yc | 10/15/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS | |||
| 09/09/2004 | 67000 | 1 | 11/14/2002 |
| Crash in chrysler 300m. i had adjusted my seat when i got in my car. as i was driving, the seat detached from track and pulled away, subsequently i rear ended another car. i made the complaint to chrysler who made a recall on the seat bolt but i was not notified of the recall. i have had the same/forwarded address.*ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Made a moderately hard stop at a stop light and the bowling ball which was in the trunk, knocked the rear seat back flat and went flying forward hitting the drivers back seat. | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - POWER ADJUST | |||
| 06/01/2001 | |||
| Dash lights blink on/off when head light switch is in the automatic position. the automatic head light switch is no longer reliable. lights need to turned on/off manually. at the dealership i was told this was a common problem with the 300m, this faulty switch is not covered under warrenty. one year later, interior dash lights now blink on/off causing distraction. drivers seat position button is now starting to move up and back during incorrect times. at times seat power doesn't work at all. totally electrical??? | |||
| 11/01/2002 | 54629 | 1 | 09/20/2002 |
| The front power seat adjuster and seat tracks moved forwards and backwards when making stops. the dealer replaced the seat adjuster drive block screws in the left and right seat track assembly (tsb# 23-19-01) but the driver's side still moved. *mr *nlm | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 07/07/2004 | 156000 | 1 | |
| While driving driver side seat back declined backwards. consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled to the side of the road. vehicle was taken to a mechanic, who provided a temporary solution by tightening a bolt. the mechanic indicated that the failure will recur if the seat motor isn't replaced.*ak | |||
| 04/14/2004 | 13000 | 1 | |
| While driving front passenger seat reclined back. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak | |||
| 24000 | 1 | 04/12/2001 | |
| Driver's side seat keeps sliding, pinning the driver between the steering wheel and the seat. dealer was contacted.*ak | |||
| 03/27/2003 | 1 | ||
| After the recall for the seat back reclining bolt 03 v 035 000 was performed, defect occurred. *tt | |||
| 03/12/2003 | 49000 | 1 | |
| The recliner broke, which caused the back seat to collapse. *jb | |||
| 08/16/2002 | 1 | ||
| Driver's seat collapsed while driving 50 mph. dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time. *ak consumer and child were injured.*jb | |||
| 12/01/1998 | |||
| Lack of positive rear seat back latch can cause injury to rear passengers. *ak | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - SEAT HEATER/COOLER | |||
| 03/23/2005 | 108618 | 1 | |
| While driving consumer smelled something burning. after checking the vehicle the wiring under the driver's seat was burning. consumer proceeded to pull the wiring apart to stop the burning.*ak | |||
| 01/17/2003 | 67800 | ||
| Passenger side heated seat element has failed. i have chrysler extended warranty, this item is not covered. to repalce is over $1000.00. | |||