Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER
99V212000DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 07/01/1990 to 06/30/1992V (Vehicle)22728308/23/1999ODICHRYSLER GROUP LLC08/06/199908/17/1999
Defect SummaryVehicle description: passenger vehicles. the lower seat back attaching bolt on the driver seat can fail and separate.
Consequence SummaryIf the bolt fails while the vehicle is being driven, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the lower seat back attaching bolt on the driver's seat with a higher strength bolt that includes a self locking nylon patch.
NotesOwner notification began august 23, 1999.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 1-800-992-1997. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
97V078000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 07/01/1990 to 06/30/1992V (Vehicle)14800006/30/1997ODICHRYSLER GROUP LLC05/10/199705/23/1997
Defect SummaryThe lower seat back attaching bolt on the driver's seat can fail and separate.
Consequence SummaryIf the bolt fails while the vehicle is being driven, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the lower seat back attaching bolt on the driver's seat with a higher strength bolt that includes a self locking nylon patch.
NotesOwner notification: owner notification began june 30, 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.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
SEATS
2300800B11/24/2000230800A615688Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt01/28/2001
23080003/03/2000233599A610635Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt05/09/2000
23359909/03/1999607963Information on child seat tether anchors. *tt10/21/1999

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
SEATS
EA95017CHRYSLER GROUP LLC05/31/199505/19/1997SEAT BACK BOLT FAILURE97V078000
 The driver seat back can collapse without warning resulting in potential for loss of vehicle control.the lower bolt (one of two bolts that supports the seat back assembly) can fatigue and break
PE95002CHRYSLER GROUP LLC01/13/199505/31/1995SEAT BACK FAILURE
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SEATS
08/01/1994
 Daimler-chrysler has issued a recall (#729) on dodge shadows involving the bolt in the driver's seat back. the car was taken on 10/12/00 to crystal auto mall at 220 rte. 22 west, green brook, nj to fix the problem. they took the car in while i waited, and brought it out after 20 minutes, gave me a receipt and told me the job was done. today, it is 10/21/00 and i decided to look at the replacement bolt only to find that the original is still in it's place. i was issued a receipt, and was told the problem was fixed. clearly, i have been a victim of fraud from a very large auto dealer who has compromised my safety, my family's safety, and those on the roads who might collide with me if the recalled item were to fail while driving because of the stupidity and negligence of an auto dealer. please look into this and if you need you can call me or my son hugo capello at work at (732) 667-2081. thank you.
06/02/19981
 Consumer was charged during recall repair (99v-212). mjs
08/25/1998
 Consumer has been trying to get manufacturer's. recall notice to be honored by dealer since 25 aug 98: seeking help from nhtsa in this matter. *ak
12/29/19931
 Seat failed prior to seat bolt recall.
12/29/19931
 Seat bolt failed, causing seat to collapse prior to recall.
04/09/19961
 Passenger seat broke in rear end collision, causing injury. *dh
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER
07/05/1993
 Whenever seat has to be pulled forward to enter rear, it would fail to latch back into place. can lean forward to front seat from the rear & seat back, causing driver to hit steering wheel while driving. *ak
01/05/1999
 Bolt broke on driver's seat, causing t the seat to recline all the way back.*ak
10/02/19971
 Seat back collapsed prior to recall notice resulting in back injury to consumer.
10/01/19981
 Bolt for the seat back failed, unable to get fixed due to lack of parts.
1
 Seat back bolt recall repair denied due to lack of parts.
07/01/1996108/01/1991
 Driver's side seatback bolt sheared off and seat fell back. *ak
08/05/1995
 Passenger front seat back rest collapsed backwards with occupant; nut/screw that secures seat/back rest totally broke. tt
03/15/1994
 Driver and passenger bucket seat backs falls backwards intermittently with the slighest movement from occupants. tt
11/04/19931
 Driver seatback broke while sitting in reclining position. tt
04/04/19951
 Drivers side seatback did not hold during an accident but flopped back and forth. tt