Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
97V149000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 08/01/1990 to 03/30/1993V (Vehicle)110000012/08/1997ODICHRYSLER GROUP LLC09/09/199709/16/1997
Defect SummaryVehicle description: passenger mini-vans. the center rear seat, right outboard side, safety belt anchor hook can become unattached from the body anchor position.
Consequence SummaryIn the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the anchor hook retaining clip with a revised profile clip and a cover plate.
NotesOwner 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
97V148000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 08/01/1990 to 03/30/1993V (Vehicle)110000012/08/1997ODICHRYSLER GROUP LLC09/09/199709/16/1997
Defect SummaryVehicle 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 SummaryIn the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install a cover retaining clip to the stalk mounted buckle cover to prevent dislocation of the buckle cover.
NotesOwner 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 IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
SEAT BELTS
PE96008CHRYSLER GROUP LLC01/25/199606/28/1996SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATION
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SEAT BELTS
01/01/1996101/01/1992
 Seat belt failed.
05/01/1997
 Constant frontal seat belt failure.
 The center seat/right side seat belt anchorage releases when belt is in use and when walking over seat belt. *ak
 The center seat/ right side seat belt spring clip broke, causing the seat belt anchorage to release, while belt was in use.
01/01/1993
 Seat belt anchorage failure, the right side middle row, the floor anchor from the floor hook comes unattached when driving driving or buckling up. *ak
 While driving the center seat/right side seat belt anchorage releases when belt is in use. *ak
03/01/1997
 Seat belt anchorage failure, the middle seat/right side, the floor anchorage hook clips come unattached when buckling up. *ak
01/01/1996
 Seat belt anchorage failure, the middle seat on the right side, the anchor hook on the floor came loose when buckling up in the seat. *ak
04/04/1997
 Interior systems,seat belt: automatic seat belts become unhooked from floor anchor in middle row. driver's seat belt becomes unbuckled while driving. when trying to rebuckle it doesn't work because the release buckle jams. has not taken in for repairs yet. *ak
 While driving,the center seat, right side seat belt anchorage, releases when seat belt is in use. took vehicle to dealer 3 times. *ak
06/10/1995
 Seat belt anchorage, the middle seat anchorage on right hand side the clip that that attached to the seat belt moves around and then become unattached. *ak
01/01/1994
 Seat belt anchorage failure , the middle seat on the rights side seat belt, the hook detached from the floor anchor. *ak
02/01/1992
 Seat belt anchorage failure, the middle seat belt anchorage, clip comes unattached when belt is put on or when driving, also talked to dealer, no replacement. *ak
 Consumer is expriencing problems with seat belt anchorage, unsecuring children in middle right seat next to the door. this is the third major problem with this van, liftgate, steering shaft, now seat belts. vehicle was purchased sept. 1992, the little spring clip is not broken. *ak
 While driving the center seat/right side seat belt anchorage, releases when belt is being used. vehicle has not been taken to dealer for problem. *ak
04/16/1995
 Middle seat automatic belt on the passenger side that hooks to floor or side of van keeps coming unhooked. please describe details. *ak
03/13/19953
 Built in child safety seat belt clip failed, causing clip to come apart easily.
SEAT BELTS - FRONT
04/05/1992
 Driver and passenger seat belt latches came loose, please describe .*ak
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
 Transmission would not shift into reverse. back wiper would constantly run motor out, fuse had to be removed. driver's seat belt plastic cover broke while trying to use it. brakes make noise when in use.*ak
10/01/1992
 No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
08/04/1998201/01/1998
 Seatbelt retainer clip was repaired but is loose again.
05/01/19971
 Seat belt anchor clip failed prior to recall notice requiring replacement of full seat belt unit.
2
 Seat belts failed.
1
 Seat belts broken and not latching.
04/06/1998
 Received recall notice in mail (#97v149000) for seat belt anchor/attachments. took vehicle to dealer. was informed by mechanic, not able to perform work due to being busy. did not know when time would allow to work on vehicle for recall of seat belts. *ak
02/12/1994
 Center seat/right side safety belt anchorages releases when the belt is in use. *ak
101/02/1992
 Middle bench seat belt broke.
112/01/1991
 The middle right side seat belt comes loose from the floor anchor.
607/25/1992
 Middle seat belt comes unhooked from floor while being in use. took to dealer & they rehooked to floor. the problem had reoccurred. since buying vehicle has happened each time. *ak
09/08/1996
 Ea970005, safety belt anchorage failure; safety belt anchorage releases frequently when the belt is in use. bought in march of 94. the spring clip is not broken. a dealer has looked at problem. *ak
 Seat belt clip on the right middle passenger's side that attaches to the metal floor anchor has broken. please give any further detail information. *ak
07/10/1997
 The second row end seat unlatches when touching or pulling the straps. the straps will disconnect , allowing the straps which holds the passenger in the belt to unlock . 8ak
05/21/199710
 When vehicle is in motion, seat belt hook on floor comes undone when someone is using it in the middle seat. talked to dealer & told to bring vehicle in.
 The seat belt in the middle rear becomes loosened while driving .owner notes that this occurs often.owner is very concern about the problem. *ak
04/18/19971
 The rear middle seat belt broke where the rivet connects to the metal latch which connects to the floor anchor.
1
 Passenger's middle seat belt separates from its floor mounting.
11/01/199604/01/1993
 The vehicle's back/middle seat right hand side seat belt anchorage comes loose when using the belt, could prevent from protecting the occupant in the event of an accident. *ak
06/01/1997
 The vehicle's rear/center middle seat saftey belt anchorage releases when the belt is in use which won't protect the occupant if in an accident. *ak
05/01/1997001/31/1992
 Seat belt clamp disconnects the floor's hook. ea 97 005. *ak
06/01/19970
 Seat belt becomes loose detaches from floor. this is in the middle row bench seat. *ak
 The middle rear seat belt anchor become detached from the floorboard when seat belt was in use. the clip is not broken. consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has yet to replace any parts. *ak
02/15/1994502/15/1994
 Seat belt attachment on the floor keeps coming apart. *ak
 Owner states that middle rear seat belt spring clip became unhooked and broke. owner is concerned about her safety. investigation no. ea-97-005. *ak
308/01/1992
 Middle/rear safety belts are mounted backwards. therefore, they will not stay latched, and that this has been an ongoing problem. *ak
 Consumer states that the safety belt anchorage releases frequently from the floorboard, location middle/center seat. consumer also states that the clip is not broken. consumer has yet to contact the dealer. *ak
05/15/1993502/01/1992
 Middle seat belt unhooked from the floor . ea97-005 investigation. *ak
05/12/1995
 Center seatright side safety belt anchorage releases frequently when the belt is in use.
04/12/199202/01/1993
 Right side/middle seat belt hook releases and comes undone while vehicle is in use. *ak
04/30/1996
 Ea97-005, safety belt anchorage failure. safety belt anchorage releases frequently when belt is in use. vehicle purchased in nov of 91. the spring clip is broken. dealer has not looked at problem. *ak
02/12/1996
 Center seat right side safety belt anchorage releases frequently when the belt is in use. *ak
02/02/1993
 Ea97005, safety belt anchorage failure. the safety belt anchorage releases frequently when belt is in use. vehicle was purchased in may of 92. the spring clip is broken. dealer is aware of problem. *ak
 Vehicle's spring clip is broken and seatbelt is misaligned. *ak
04/29/1996
 The vehicle's rear middle/right side seat belt anchorage comes loose when wearing the seatbelt. making it impossible to protect the occupant in the event of a vehicle accident (ea97-005). *ak
04/28/1997
 Center seat/right side safety belt anchorage releases frequently when th belt is in use. *ak
 Spring clip is broken and is not lined up properly. *ak
02/12/1997
 Center seat/right side safety belt anchorage releases when belt in use. *ak
 Owner states that his seat belt in the middle rear becomes unhooked. he aslo notes that the spring clip is faulty. investigation no.ea97-005. *ak
04/04/1993
 Ea97-005, safety belt anchorage failure. safety belt anchorage releases frequently when belt is in use. vehicle purchased in mar of 92. the spring clip is not broken. dealer has not looked at problem. *ak
08/12/19960
 The seat belt comes undone very easly and the metal is broken off (ea 97-005). *ak
0
 Seat belt clip from the middle bench seat will not attach to the floor. inside the clip the spring has broken. *ak
0
 Seat belt from the middle bench seat detaches from the floor. *ak
08/08/1996
 Ea97-005, safety belt anchorage failure. safety belt anchorage releases frequently when belt is in use. vehicle purchased in june of 94. the spring clip is not broken. dealer has not looked at vehicle. *ak
02/01/1997
 Seat belt anchorage failure, the middle seat belt on the right side anchorage disconnected from anchorage, hook clip broke. *ak
06/15/19930
 The middle seat belt on the right side came unhooked from the anchor on the floor, cannot let the children sit there. (ea 97-005). *ak
02/23/1997
 Center seat/right side safety belt anchorage releases frequently when the belt is in use. *ak
0
 Seatbelts spring clip from the middle bench seat detaches from the floor. difficult to reclip the seatbelt. *ak
06/15/19960
 Seat belt comes undone where it anchors to the floor (ea 97-005). *ak
 Middle seat belt comes loose from the clip. *ak
04/22/1997
 Center seat/right-side safety belt anchorage releases frequently when th belt is in use. *ak
05/15/19940
 Seat belt on right side of middle seat becomes detached from floor hook (ea 97-005). *ak
 The center seat/right side seat belt spring clip broke, causing the anchorage to release when trying to use belt. please provide details. *ak
 Owner states that the seat latch for the middle rear seat is faulty.she notes that the spring clip is bad. investigation no.ea97-005. *ak
01/01/1992
 Seat belt anchorage, the middle seat belt anchorage clip detached when buckling up or while driving. *ak
01/01/1997
 Seat belt anchorage, the middle seat on the right side, anchorage clip came loose from floor. *ak
07/03/1996
 Mr. mineo has avoided the seat of the middle row right side due to the fact that the belt always has released the occupants. the clip has not been broken. *ak
10/10/1995
 Ea97005, safety belt anchroage failure. safty belt anchorage releases frequently when belt is in use. vehicle purchased in oct of 95. the spring clip is not broken. dealer has not looked at problem. *ak
03/03/1996
 Ea97005, safety belt anchorage failure. safety belt anchorage releases frequently when belt is in use. purchased vehicle in oct of 92. the spring clip is not broken. dealer has not looked at problem. *ak
12/22/1996
 Center seat/right side safety belt anchorage releases frequently when the belt is in use. *ak
04/22/1993
 Center seat/right side safety belt anchorage releases frequently when the belt is in use. *ak
02/15/1997100
 Rear middle right side safety belt, where anchored to floor , releases while in use. no injuries, according to dealer, entire system needed to be replaced. *ak
0
 The seatbelt from the center row seat detaches from the floor.not able to use. *ak
12/15/19930
 Middle seat belt comes unhooked, will not stay attached (ea 97-005). *ak
0
 The seat belt from the middle seat comes out of latch/clip. *ak
08/08/1994
 Ea97005, safety belt anchorage failure. safety belt anchorage releases, frequently when belt is in use. vehicle purchased in aug of 94. the spring clip is broken. chrysler dealer has looked at vehicle. too expensive for consumer to replace clip. *ak
03/15/19975
 Middle seat belt comes detached from the floor attachment. *ak
12/15/19965
 Middle seat belt buckle comes detached from the floor attachment. *ak
 The seat belt on the right side in the middle of the vehicle, the spring clip that attaches to metal anchor in floor broke, causing the seat belt to become inoperative. dealers would not replace the spring clip withouta $100.00 charge. please give further details.
 Owner states that while driving the seat belt attachment in the middle rear seat becomes undone, belt flies around in vehicle due to a faulty spring clip. dealers had reinverted the spring clip, but problem returned. investigation no.ea97-005. *ak
 Owner states that her seat belt attachment comes loose while driving. this is the spring clip area of the middle rear seat. owner is very concerned for safety. investigation no ea97-005. *ak
 The seat belt on the right side in the middle of the vehicle, the hook disengages from the metal floor anchor. this problem occurs while the vehicle is in motion and while the seat is being occupied. the spring clip is broken and has not been replaced by the dealer. please add any further details. *ak
01/15/19960
 The hook that hooks to the floor unhooks by itself and comes off (ea 97-005). *ak
01/01/1996
 Ea97005, safety belt anchorage failure. safety belt anchorage releases frequently when belt is in use. vehicle purchased in march of 95. the slip clip is not broken. dealer stated that clip looked fine. *ak
10/10/1996
 #ea97005, safety belt anchorage failure. safety belt achorage releases frequently when belt is in use. chrsler is not aware of problem. *ak
03/15/19970
 Seat comes undone, which has been an ongoing problem since purchasing the vehicle. (ea 97-005). *ak
 The right side/center seat belt anchorage releases when seat belt is being used. *ak
 Owner states that she has problems with the spring clip area where the seatbelt attaches for the middle rear seat.she also notes that she has not taken vehicle to dealers. *ak
 Vehicle's middle seat belt broke at the spring clip, the dealer saw it and estimated it would cost $600.00o to fix it. it occurred about 6 months ago and still not fixed. *ak
 Vehicle's middle seat belt spring clip broke and is inoperative. dealer estimated it would cost $600.00 to fix it, still is inoperative. *ak
 Owner states that her seatbelt attachment in the middle rear dose not stay latched. she also notes that the spring clip is defective.owner is very concerned for her childrens' safety. ea97-005 investigation. *ak
06/18/1992
 Center seat/right side safety seat belt anchorage releases frequently when the belt is in use. *ak
01/01/1996
 #ea97005, hook- center seat, right-side, safety belt achorage releases frequently when belt is in use. problem not corrected. *ak
02/12/1995
 Center seat/right side safety belt anchorage releases when the belt is in use. *ak
06/27/1996
 Seat belt anchorages: center seat/ight side safety belt anchorages release when in use. seat belt is not anchored to the floor. *ak
02/15/19950
 Noticed one day that the seat belt was off the hook, rehooked it and it came off again, it does not stay hooked. *ak
12/12/1995
 Ea97005, safety belt anchorage failure, safety belt releases frequently when belt is in use. vehicle was purchased in may of 94. the spring clip is not broken. vehicle not seen by dealer. *ak
08/15/19965
 Seat belt comes apart from the floor attachment. ea97-005. *ak
05/18/19960
 When using the second row on the right the anchor on the floor comes undone from the floor. please describe details. *ak
 The right side/center seat belt anchorage releases when seat belt is being used. please provide details. *ak
07/18/1993
 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 nchorage releases when the belt is in use. dealer has not look at vehicle for problem. *ak
0
 The clip on seat belt in the middle row on the right side keeps coming unhooked from the anchor. please descirbe details. *ak
04/15/19970
 Seat belt comes detached from floor, middle passenger seat. ea-97-005. *ak
02/02/1993
 Ea97-005, safety belt anchorage failure. safety belt anchorage releases frequently when belt is not in use. purchased vehicle in feb of 92. the spring clip is not broken. dealer is aware of problem. problem has not been corrected. *ak
0
 The seat belt anchor of the second row on the right comes undone when in use. please describe details. *ak
 Safety belt anchorage failure, safety belt anchorage releases frequently from the floorboard, when belts are in use in center seat/right side. consumer has yet to contact the dealer. *ak
01/01/19940
 Cannot use seat belt because it swings and doesn't stay hooked. *ak
04/18/1995
 Center seat/right side safety belt anchorage releases frequently when the belt is in use. *ak
01/01/1993
 The clip that allows to change the seat belt position from the floor to the side wall on the middle bench seat pivots, came unhooked. problem has not been corrected.
09/09/1992
 The passenger's seat belt on the middle row frequently comes loose from the floor bracket. discussed numerous times with a dealer and bracket replaced once. problem still exists. *ak
07/13/19961
 Middle seat belt on the passenger's side by the sliding door which is swtichable has come loose from the clip.*ak *slc
07/10/19960
 Seat belt clip attached to floor broken. *sd
03/14/19954
 Seat belt in right rear will not stay clipped to floor or wall post. *sd
02/01/1996
 Lap/shoulder on rear seats, loose seat belt that attached to the floor comes apart while driving. *ak
 Driver and passenger seat belts broke . *ak
11/23/1992
 Middle floor mounted seat belt separates from the frame. could cause injuries to occupants. tt
11/10/1994
 The drivers seatbelt will not pull out. it has been repaired once a year ago. please explain. tt
02/15/1993
 Passenger shoulder/lap belt on side of middle seat comes unlatched from floor board where latches to floor board; occupants become unrestrained. tt
02/01/19951
 Panel where seat belt is attached has cracked. tt
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
2
 Seat belt buckle would not properly engage and the release button would occasionally eject past the cover, consumer states this was under a recall, dealer inspected seat belt, made no repairs, and charged consumer for the examination. *yd
 Bench rear restraints on passenger side will not engage or will not unbuckle. a recall has been issued on vehicle; however dealer will not repair because of bucket seats. *ak
 Driver's side seat belt release button remains stuck after pushing to release seat belt from buckle. *ak
1
 Consumer received recall 97v-148 for the seat belt buckles but is still waiting for parts, the dealer informed the consumer that the recall would cost $190.00 and that he'd call when the parts came in, the customer has not heard from the dealer. *slc
10/14/19981
 While driving at 20 mph had direct frontal impact, the driver's air bag did not deploy, which did not protect the occupant in this accident. the passenger's rear seat belt, in which the css was strapped, unbuckled, causing the css to flip over resulting in injuries. causes unknown. *ak.et.
 Vehicle was included in recall #97v149000 which involved the seat belt system. consumer is concerned that the dealer did not complete the entire recall remedy. please give any further details. *ak
05/01/1996
 Driver's side seat belts and also the rear seat belts work with difficulty, the belts dont lock properly. *ak
04/21/19970
 When trying to buckle up, the latch does not stay latched, it comes off the hook (ea 97-005). *ak
04/22/1995
 The vehicle's rear seat belt buckle broke and became inoperative, will not protect occupant if in accident. dealer will not replace seat belt buckle because of milage. *ak
12/15/19965
 Seat belt unhooks from the floor. *ak
12/23/1993209/14/1992
 Driver's side seat belt latching mechanism is defective; buckle unlocks on its own, sometimes not locking at all; replaced under warrenty by dealer; problem has reoccurred. *ak
09/01/1995105/09/1993
 Seat belt latch failed.
106/01/1992
 Driver's shoulder/lap belt buckles inoperative, male won't go into female portion.*ak
 The driver side seat belt buckle wouldn't latch. please describe .*ak
04/05/1992
 Driver and passenger seat belt latches came loose, please describe .*ak
07/23/1996
 The drivers side seatbelt buckle will not remain latch.
02/06/1996
 Drivers seat belt lock mechanism appears to have popped out of its molding. explain in more detail. *ak
02/24/1994
 Driver seat belt latch failed, resulting in driver being thrown through the windshield in an accident. tt
10/06/19946
 Middle seat belt latch broke 8 times. *ak
09/23/1995
 Driver seat belt buckle latch disconnects at times. tt
07/04/1995
 Front passenger side seat belt becomes unlatch by itself. tt
01/01/19951
 Driver's seat belt buckle disconnected due to release button becoming stuck in the down position. *skd
11/15/1994
 Driver's seat belt buckle red button does not come back up when released; in event of accident, occupant could be trapped inside vehicle. tt
01/18/199510
 Driver's seat belt buckle fails to latch properly, also belt is not long enough to accomodate pregnant women. *skd
 When attempting to insert latch into buckle, owners have problems unlatching, jamming either situation. tt
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR
3
 Passenger's middle seat belt retractor would not release to be used. it will retract back to original position *slc. *ak
05/25/1993
 Abs brakes control unit replaced in september 94/in october, 96, and abs module changed in july, 94. in addition, serviced transmission due to problems/a/c problems in august 94, and battery problems due to electrical short, replaced battery and repaired electrical system in februry, 95. power steering problems, repairwork done in march, 95. engine problems occurred, repairwork done to rocker shaft/push rods and oil filter in march 95. finally, in may 95 starter burned out and replaced/in july, 95/emergency light became defective and reset/recall jun. 96, liftgate latch replaced/december 97, seat belt repaired/ apr, 97 reset maintenance light and speedometer/ may, 97 belt drive problems and tensioner problems also exit. dealer aware of the problems and problems go on. repairwork at owner's expense with extended coverage on some. provide further information. *ak
10/14/19981
 While driving another vehicle ran red light & broadsided voyager. the rear seat belts holding child safety seat failed to restrain it. the child safety seat flipped over & hit rear of front seats. child seat was faced rear at time of impact. *ak
05/01/199606/24/1994
 Seat belt will not retract.
03/03/1994
 The seat belt on the driver's side is stuck in the retractor mechanism. dealer is aware of problem. problem has not been corrected. *ak
04/12/1996102/14/1994
 Failure of the front passenger side seat belt retractor, seat belt retractor is locked in the retract position. *ak
02/04/1994
 Driver seat belt retractor grabs, therefore not allowing the seat belt to be used, replaced once, need replacing again. *ak
 The driver side seat belt retractor is not retracting hard enough . tt
08/06/19931
 Seat belt on sliding door will jam. *ak
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING
1
 Shoulder harness failed to lock in accident.
04/12/199602/01/1992
 The passenger's side seat belt release button jams while driving and the seat belt will pop out, the release button and the seat belt will come unattached. *ak
SEAT BELTS - REAR
409/05/1996
 Rear seat belts, when pulled on firmly, unlatch, also the belts are not long enough to fasten child safety seats.
 Rear middle seat belt is inopeative, it disconnects. *ak
06/02/1996
 Seat belt clips in middle back seats are continually breaking. *ak
11/30/1995
 The seat belt in the middle it does not work. tt
01/01/1995
 Seat belts in middle seat has broken. tt
04/05/1995
 Seat belt failure, in middle seat. tt