Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS | |||||
| 2303102 | 06/24/2002 | 634070 | Subject regarding quad seat release handle screw sheared off in shaft. *slc | 09/27/2002 | |
| 2302102 | 05/27/2002 | 634072 | Subject regarding assist feature inoperative on quad or split rear bench seats. *slc | 09/27/2002 | |
| 2304500 | 12/29/2000 | 618408 | A condition may exist where the child seat anchor and tether wires have surface rust on them. *jb | 04/12/2001 | |
| 233200A | 09/22/2000 | 233200 | 614663 | Some vehicles may exhibit a rattle sound from the quad seat(s) and / or 50 / 50 rear bench seat(s) and / or a groan sound when the seat(s) are tumbled forward and / or seat(s) may be difficult to unlatch for tumble or easy entry. | 11/30/2000 |
| 233200 | 09/08/2000 | 614662 | Some vehicles may exhibit a rattle sound from the quad seat(s) and / or 50 / 50 rear bench seat(s) and / or a groan sound when the seat(s) are tumbled and / or may be difficult to unlatch seat(s) for tumble or easy entry. *tt | 11/30/2000 | |
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - POWER ADJUST | |||||
| 2302801 | 09/28/2001 | 632205 | This bulletin involves installing a revised power seat adjuster drive block screw to the inboard side of the power seat track(s). *tt | 07/11/2002 | |
| 2302801A | 11/23/2001 | 2302801 | 628198 | On some vehcles, the power seat has slight fore/aft movement most noticeable during acceleration or braking. *tt | 03/06/2002 |
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - SEAT HEATER/COOLER | |||||
| 0801201 | 06/01/2001 | 620062 | A condition may exist where the heated seat may be inoperative due to an open circuit in the heating element. this bulletin involves installing a heating element repair kit and / or replacing the seat back. *tt | 07/11/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS | |||
| 12/22/2003 | 41000 | 1 | 02/01/2001 |
| Seat back on the captains chair located on rear driver's side did not lock in place, resulting in child being injured. child sustained a blackened eye from hitting the driver's seat. *ak consumer stated that rear seat didn't latched properly causing the seat to pivot forward. brought seat to the dealer and found that the mechanism that locks chair was frozen. *la | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 03/03/2005 | 56000 | 1 | 08/15/2001 |
| The driver seat reclined while driving 30-35 mph. the consumer was able to lift up without being involved in a vehicle crash. the consumer noticed that the seat was broken at the weld. the vehicle has not been inspected at this time. *jb | |||
| 09/02/2004 | 1 | ||
| Seat frame on driver's seat broke. dealr states that it is not under warranty. it would be $1,200 to replace. i feel that the metal frame should not have broken since this car has not been involved in any accidents and there is no reason the frame should have broken.*ak | |||
| SEATS - MID/REAR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 10/18/2003 | 15568 | 5 | 09/13/2001 |
| In the 3rd row of seats in my 2001 dodge minivan, a passenger left the seatback in a semi-reclined position. i leaned in to release the seatback to full upright. when i engaged the release, the seatback snapped forward with great speed and force all the way down until it rested on the seat. in its path downward, it failed to stop in the upright position. the top of the seat struck full in my face, breaking my glasses, causing a bruise and abrasion to my nose. in subsequent tests, the seatback always failed to stop in the upright position. *la | |||
| 12/14/2001 | |||
| Rear seat anchors(isofix) stick upward from seat back. anchors interferes with child seat. took vehicle to dealer, and dealer bent anchors downward. please provide further information.*ak | |||