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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V149000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 08/01/1990 to 03/30/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 1100000 | 12/08/1997 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 09/09/1997 | 09/16/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger mini-vans. the center rear seat, right outboard side, safety belt anchor hook can become unattached from the body anchor position. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the anchor hook retaining clip with a revised profile clip and a cover plate. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began december 8, 1997. 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V148000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 08/01/1990 to 03/30/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 1100000 | 12/08/1997 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 09/09/1997 | 09/16/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger mini-vans. covers on the solid stalk mounted seat belt buckles can become dislodged causing the release button to stick inside the cover. the buckle would then be only partially latched. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a cover retaining clip to the stalk mounted buckle cover to prevent dislocation of the buckle cover. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began december 8, 1997.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. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | ||||||
| EA96016 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 06/28/1996 | 12/17/1997 | INCONSISTENT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE | 97V148000 | |
| Safety belt buckle hosing slips down, pinching the red release button.owners report having trouble opening and closing them many allege belt unlatches while driving because of the release buttom | ||||||
| PE96008 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 01/25/1996 | 06/28/1996 | SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATION | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | ||||||
| PE92028 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 03/11/1992 | 07/20/1992 | SAFETY BLT ANCHORAGE BRKS | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 11/16/1995 | 1 | ||
| The passenger side rear seat belt failed. | |||
| While driving, the center sea/ right side seat belt anchorage releases when belt is in use. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1997 | |||
| Seat belt anchorage failure, the middle seat on the right side anchorage hook come unattached when driving and buckling the seat. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1995 | |||
| Seat belt anchorage failure, the middle seat on the right side belt hook disengaged from the anchorage near the floor when seat belt is put on. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1997 | |||
| Seat belt anchorage failure, driver's and middle seat on the right side clip hook is broken, talked to dealership, will repair sea tbelt for a fee. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1997 | |||
| Seat belt anchorage failure, the middle on right seat belt anchorage, thc clips on the hook is broken. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1995 | |||
| Seat belt anchorage, the middle seat on the right hand side, come unbuckled while driving. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1994 | |||
| Seat belt anchorage, the middle seat on the right side, the hood that holds the seat belt comes loose when using the seat or comes loose by itself. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1997 | |||
| Ea97005, safety belt anchorage failure. safety belt anchorage releases frequently when belt is in use. vehicle purchased on 12/31/91. the spring clip is not broken. vehicle not seen by dealership. *ak | |||
| 09/07/1996 | |||
| Involved in a head-on collision and then hit a tree, the driver's side automatic seat belt came undone. please describe in detail. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT | |||
| 11/08/2002 | 157000 | 1 | 01/01/1998 |
| While in motion, and applying the brakes the seat belts won't lock. *jg | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 4 | 02/01/1999 | ||
| Headlight bulbs are prematurely blowing out, cause unknown. *ak radio and dome lights are not working. the engine had failed within just two years of purchasing the vehicle. seat belts malfunctions. radiator fan was malfunctioning. exhaust system failed. *yh | |||
| 06/10/1999 | 1 | ||
| Consumer is not able to have recall repair work done, due to lack of information and parts, due to being in foreign country (zigonova 33, 1117 ljubljana slovenia). (97v-149). mjs | |||
| 1 | |||
| Front seatbelt failed in an accident resulting in a fatality prior to recall notification. (97v-149) (attorney for client) | |||
| 3 | 01/01/1991 | ||
| Seat belt intermittently sticks. | |||
| 11/14/1997 | 1 | 09/01/1997 | |
| During collision seat belt failed causing injuries. | |||
| 1 | 04/01/1996 | ||
| Seat belt on the rear center seat of van does not hold child safety seat stable. | |||
| 1 | 04/19/1991 | ||
| Seat belt buckles failed. | |||
| 2 | 06/01/1991 | ||
| Seat belt comes undone at the floor attachment. | |||
| 1 | 12/01/1990 | ||
| Passenger side, center seat seat belt unhooked at the floor anchor position. | |||
| 0 | 04/01/1991 | ||
| Second row seatbelt becomes disconnected from floor mooring. | |||
| The anchor hook on the passenger's side in the middle row popped out . *ak | |||
| The center seat/right side seat belt anchorage detaches from the floor when belt is in use. *ak | |||
| The middle rear seat belt came detached from the anchor and the floorboard, the seat belt is inoperative, also the clip is broken. *ak | |||
| 01/30/1993 | 1 | ||
| Floor plate seat belt disconnected from floor anchor a . | |||
| 05/05/1997 | 2 | ||
| Ea-97005; safety belt anchorage failure; safety belt anchorage releases frequently when the belt is in use. vehcle purchased in april of 97. the slip clip is not broken. dealer is aware of problem. *ak | |||
| 0 | 04/01/1991 | ||
| The center seat/right side safety belt anchorage releases frequently when the belt is in use. *ak | |||
| 02/01/1997 | |||
| The middle/rear seat belt anchor become detached from the floorboard. also the clip is broken, consumer has yet to have the clip replaced. *ak | |||
| 05/15/1995 | |||
| Center seat/right side safety belt anchorage releases frequently when the belt is in use. *ak | |||
| The center seat/right side seat belt spring clip broke, causing the anchorage to release when belt is in use. *ak | |||
| Owner states that the floor latch for seat belt in the middle rear broke. owner is uncertain when the latch broke. *ak | |||
| 02/15/1997 | 0 | ||
| The seat belt latch comes apart on its own, just flaps around (ea- 07-005). *ak | |||
| Owner states at anytime her seat belt will become undone. owner also states that the middle rear is the seat isused for her child's safety seat. investigation no.ea97-005. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1991 | |||
| In reference to ea97-005, the vehicle rear center seat/right side seat belt anchorage releases when the belt is in use, unable to protect the occupant if an accident was to occur. *ak | |||
| 04/15/1994 | 5 | ||
| Middle seat belt comes detached from the floor attachment. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1994 | |||
| Seat belt anchorage failure, the middle seat on the right side anchorage hook clip is broken, seat belt detached from anchor. *ak | |||
| 09/21/1991 | |||
| Center seat/right side safety belt anchorage releases frequently when the belt is in use. *ak | |||
| While driving the center seat/right side seat belt anchorage released when belt was in use. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1996 | |||
| The vehicle's rear center seat/right side seat belt anchorage releases when using the seat belt. took to dlr 6 times regarding this problem. (ea-97-005). *ak | |||
| 04/04/1996 | |||
| Ea-97-005, safety belt anchorage failure. safety belt anchorage releases frequently when belt is in use. vehicle purchased in may of 92. the spring clip is not broken. dealer has not looked at vehicle. *ak | |||
| Owner states while driving vehicle safety belt latch in the middle rear seat became undone. owner notes that the spring clip is faulty. he has not taken vehicle to dealers. *ak | |||
| Owner states while driving vehicle the seat belt attachment in the middle/rear became unattached. owner is very concerned about this problem. he further notes that dealers have been unable to remedy the problem, faulty spring clip. investigation ea97-005. *ak | |||
| 08/08/1995 | |||
| Ea-97-005, safety belt anchorage failure. safety belt anchorage releases frequently when belt is in use. purchased vehicle in aug of 95. the spring clip is not broken. vehicle not seen by dealer. *ak | |||
| 04/07/1997 | 0 | ||
| Seat belt from the middle row bucket seat does not stay attached. *ak | |||
| 04/18/1994 | |||
| Center seat/right side safety belt anchorage releases frequently when the belt is in use. *ak | |||
| 07/10/1993 | 0 | ||
| While children were getting in the vehicle, the seat belt clip popped off ( ea 97 005). *ak | |||
| Owner states that his seat belt spring clip does not hold and that he must use tape to clip to prevent seat belts from becoming twisted. dealers are aware of this problem. *ak | |||
| 03/01/1997 | 0 | ||
| The hook that attaches the seat belt to the floor of the second row/right hand side broke and now that seat belt is unable to be used. please describe details. *ak | |||
| 07/15/1995 | 5 | ||
| Middle seat belt is coming detached from the floor attachment. ea97-005 investigation. *ak | |||
| 09/05/1996 | 5 | ||
| Seat belt comes out from the floor attachment, ea97-005(investigation). *ak | |||
| 04/16/1996 | 0 | ||
| Seat belt in middle of the floor separates from the seat ( ea 97-005). *ak | |||
| The seat belt on the middle seat on the right side of the vehicle comes undone when the belt is being used/ driven. chrysler did replace the spring clip. please give further details. *ak | |||
| 04/15/1996 | 0 | ||
| Seat belt came loose from floor, no injuries ( ea 97-005). *ak | |||
| 05/15/1993 | 5 | ||
| Middle seat belt comes detached from the floor. ea97-005 investigation. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1995 | |||
| Safety belt anchorage failure, safety belt anchorage releases frequently from the floorboard when in use, on the center right side seat. *ak | |||
| Consumer is experiencing saftey seat belt anchorage release of middle row seat belt next to the door. *ak | |||
| 01/18/1996 | |||
| Center seat/right side , safety belt anchorage releases frequently when the belt is in use. *ak | |||
| 1 | 01/01/1993 | ||
| Wall mounted seat belt buckle fails to stay hooked, allowing buckle to become detached. | |||
| 01/01/1991 | |||
| Passenger side short bench seat belt anchorage pops up from floor board. please describe details. *ak | |||
| 02/05/1996 | |||
| The seatbelt does not stay anchored to the floor and is not attached to anything. please describe. tt | |||
| 01/15/1996 | |||
| The middle bench seats far right hand lap belt became detached from anchor point and hit 3 year child in the head. tt | |||
| 11/05/1991 | 1 | ||
| Second seat belt by the sliding door seat belt clip does not stay fastened to the floor attachment. tt | |||
| 03/23/1991 | 7 | ||
| Stock anchored to floor mount disconnects rendering seat belt inoperative. this is the seventh incident. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| Consumer contacted dealer in reference to nhtsa recall 97v148000/ manufacturer's recall 742 concerning seat belt buckles. also nhtsa recall 96v099000/manufacturer's recall 685 concerning abs brakes. parts were not available. please provide any further details.*ak | |||
| Release button on seatbelt is sticking, causing loss of protection. vehicle was issued and fixed for recall # 97v1229000, manufacturer recal 742, but it was to install cover clip on buckle to prevent dislocation, not to fix the actual release button. *ak | |||
| 10/23/1996 | |||
| Seat belt buckle would not fasten. accident occurred. driver was thrown from the vehicle and killed. *ak | |||
| 04/09/1997 | |||
| The driver's seat belt does not lock in the buckle. once inserted the metal piece into the release part the belt jams, causing the driver not to be able to get out prior to recall (97v-148). *ak | |||
| 07/30/1997 | 1 | 07/31/1991 | |
| Interior system: front seat belt on driver's side does not lock securely. the spring that holds the buckle in place does not secure it. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Seat belt buckle failed. | |||
| Vehicle's rear middle captain's chair seat belt spring lock mechanism moves and falls off while in use. *ak | |||
| 11/11/1996 | 1 | 06/12/1993 | |
| The seat belt on the driver's side will not latch. *ak | |||
| 11/15/1994 | |||
| Inconsistent safety belt buckle, male end will not lock in with the female end. ak | |||
| 1 | 11/01/1991 | ||
| Front driver's and passenger's side seat belts sometimes hard to latch . *ak | |||
| 03/12/1996 | 1 | ||
| Plastic seat belt buckle holder broke. *sd | |||
| 06/06/1995 | 2 | 07/10/1994 | |
| While driving down the highway driver's side seat belt came a loose. *ak | |||
| 07/25/1995 | 11 | ||
| Having trouble buckling the seat belt. it will not lock in place. *ak consumer states there is no clicking sound that indicates belt is latched. when shifting into gear from park, it is very hard to get into gear, consumer states he has to go up down really hard. when parking brake is engaged, it still allows vehicle to be driven. *slc | |||
| On different occasions the front seat belt didn't latch , please describe . 8ak | |||
| 05/23/1996 | |||
| Pe96-008,active, driver side latch on lap/shoulder will not release, button gets stuck down and can not be used. *ak | |||
| 05/16/1996 | |||
| The drivers seatbelt buckle does not latch properly. appears to be latched and it is not. please describe. *ak | |||
| 12/24/1995 | |||
| The drivers seatbelt will not latch and the seatbelt now no longer works. please describe. tt | |||
| 11/07/1995 | |||
| Drivers side seat belt and rear right seat belts have failed, difficulty latching the seat belt. tt | |||
| Drivers seat belt buckle fails to remain engaged. owner has had dealership replace buckle (3) times. please describe details. tt | |||
| 07/06/1995 | 1 | ||
| The drivers side seat belt buckle is not working. *ak | |||
| All seat belts can release with a soft touch w/drivers buckle not engaging at all. please describe details. *ak | |||
| 05/31/1995 | |||
| Both front seatbelts are hard to close and feels like their are things stuck in there. please explain. tt | |||
| The driver and passenger side belt buckle it hard to lock the passenger side driver side don't lock. tt | |||
| The rear seat belt behind the driver side is wear out the latch plate that on the floor . tt | |||
| 05/25/1995 | 1 | ||
| Both driver/pass shoulder/lap belt buckles, red button sticks inside, must pry up button, or male won't go into female portion. tt | |||
| 05/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Drivers seat belt fails to disengage and problem reoccured. tt | |||
| 02/01/1995 | |||
| The second seat at the end this seat belt that you move consumer was driving a five year old child can get out of seat . tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 01/01/2094 | |||
| Windshield wipers fail to operate. seat belts are a problem. problem with brakes.*ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Seat belt retractor inoperative resulting in it being shut in the door. | |||
| 06/24/1998 | |||
| Recall # 97v14900 chrysler/seat belt system; after having recall work performed the seat belt on the driver's side will no longer retract. the dealer is refusing to correct problem.*ak | |||
| 06/01/1996 | 1 | 06/01/1991 | |
| The driver and passenger sides seatbelts no longer retract and the passenger's is broken altogether. *ak | |||
| The front seat belt doesn't retract back it's loose. please describe. *ak | |||
| 03/11/1996 | |||
| Malfunctioning of the driver and passenger side seat belt retarctor, shoulder belts did not lock when applied great force to the brake pedal. | |||
| 01/04/1994 | |||
| Middle seat belt on right hand side retractor lockup, will not allow seatbelt to come out. tt | |||
| 01/18/1995 | 3 | ||
| The driver side retractor broke and replaced about three times and it broke again. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - REAR | |||
| The middle row seat belt is attached to the sliding door, and won't come out unattached from the sliding door . consumer was unable to use the seat belt. *ak | |||
| 02/01/1995 | |||
| Rear front bench seat safety belt failure. tt | |||
| 01/01/1995 | |||
| Middle seat bench seat belt failure. tt | |||