Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS | |||||
| 2300800B | 11/24/2000 | 230800A | 615688 | Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt | 01/28/2001 |
| 233599 | 09/03/1999 | 607963 | Information on child seat tether anchors. *tt | 10/21/1999 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS | ||||||
| DP03006 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 09/23/2003 | 04/08/2004 | SEAT BACK FAILURE | ||
| Odi has identified 30 incidents where it is alleged the seat back collapsed in a rear impact crash.these incidents are alleged to have contributed to 23 injuries and two deaths.the data presented to odi show that the seat back strength of the front seats comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207. seating system.according to daimlerchrylser the front seats were designed to collapse rearward in rear impact crashes as part of the energy absorptioncapabilities of the seating system to reduce the chance of serious injury to the occupant.rates of occurance were compared to peer vehicles, and it was shown that the performace of the subject vehicle was comparable to those vehicles.in view of the forgoing, it is unlikely that nhtsa would issue an order for the notification remedy of a safety defect in the subject vehicles as defined by the petitioner at the conclusion of the investigation requested in the petition.therfore, in view of the need to allocate and prioritize the nhtsa's limited resources to best accomplish the agency's mission, the petition is denied.for further details, refer to odi's response to the petition published in the federal register vol.69, no. 60 , dated march 29, 2004. | ||||||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | ||||||
| DP03006 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 09/23/2003 | 04/08/2004 | SEAT BACK FAILURE | ||
| Odi has identified 30 incidents where it is alleged the seat back collapsed in a rear impact crash.these incidents are alleged to have contributed to 23 injuries and two deaths.the data presented to odi show that the seat back strength of the front seats comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207. seating system.according to daimlerchrylser the front seats were designed to collapse rearward in rear impact crashes as part of the energy absorptioncapabilities of the seating system to reduce the chance of serious injury to the occupant.rates of occurance were compared to peer vehicles, and it was shown that the performace of the subject vehicle was comparable to those vehicles.in view of the forgoing, it is unlikely that nhtsa would issue an order for the notification remedy of a safety defect in the subject vehicles as defined by the petitioner at the conclusion of the investigation requested in the petition.therfore, in view of the need to allocate and prioritize the nhtsa's limited resources to best accomplish the agency's mission, the petition is denied.for further details, refer to odi's response to the petition published in the federal register vol.69, no. 60 , dated march 29, 2004. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS | |||
| 08/15/2000 | 1 | 04/01/1997 | |
| Outside seat back bracket of driver seat failed in rear end collision resulting in driver being moved into back seat. seat back bracket failed above the recliner ratchet adjsuter. truck moving 5mph, rearended by vehicle approx at 30mph or faster (excessive speed, 283' skid marks, dry pavement, 96 honda accord) | |||
| 05/06/1997 | 1 | 02/01/1997 | |
| Passenger's seat leather repaired, however consumer claims interior leather trim is still coming apart, work was unsatisfactory. | |||
| 10/01/1998 | 07/01/1998 | ||
| The metal plate inside the seat closest to the driver's door that allows the back of the seat to pivot forward protrudes through the seat fabric exposing a sharp point that has ripped 6 pairs of my pants on the left rear pocket (and cut into a leather wallet) when sitting down in the seat. the reason i had so many pairs of pants ripped is that it took several months for me to realize exactly what was causing the rips. had it not been for having my wallet in my left pocket i would have surely sustained a laceration on my left buttock. i currently have about 12 layers of duct tape covering the hole that the point protrudes through. would like to have the manufacturer replace the seat and $300 worth of pants. | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - HEAD RESTRAINT | |||
| 06/01/1997 | |||
| Passenger sitting in rear of vehicle hit head on window when vehicle was stopped suddenly. there is no headrest. | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 12/19/1999 | 02/08/1999 | ||
| Driver side seatback bolt which supports the seatback has broken, causing the seat to recline in the rest position. consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer refused to replace parts. contacted manufacturer, failed to respond. *ak | |||
| 04/08/1997 | 1 | 02/01/1997 | |
| Driver's seat latch repaired. | |||
| 01/08/1998 | 1 | 10/01/1996 | |
| Front seat backs collapsed while in accident, injuring occupants. | |||