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 - INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT | ||||||||||||||||
| 95I004000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | I | 5224 | 09/25/1995 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 09/25/1995 | 01/30/1996 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Chrysler dealers will replace both child seat assemblies with revised seats containing retractor improvements. the revised seats will also increase child comfort by incorporating protective seat belt wraps to prevent belt chafe. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: equipment; child seat; integral part of seat.vehicle description: passenger mini-vans equipped with integrated child seats.description of problem: this is not a safety recall in accordance with federalregulation 573. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. the campaign will replace both child seat assemblies with revised seats containing retractor improvements. consequence of problem: in an emergency situation, it would be difficult to remove a child from the seat. note: this is not a safety recall. there has been no determination that a safety defect exists with the child seats. owners can contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. | |||||||||||||||
| 96V136000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 06/01/1996 to 07/01/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 200 | 08/27/1996 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 07/18/1996 | 07/18/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The bolts which secure the integrated child seat modules to the seat frame can break. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a vehicle accident, the child seat may not provide adequate protection to the occupant. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the integrated child seat module bolts. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: equipment; child seat; integral part of seat. vehicle description: mini-vans equipped with child seat modules. owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin during august 1996. 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 97I001000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | I | 150000 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 10/24/1996 | 03/03/1998 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: multipurpose passenger vehicles equipped with integral child seats. this is not a safety recall in accordance with federal regulation 573. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. on the integral child seat, the shoulder belts restraining the child retract and lock in place after the belt buckle is connected to the latch plate. the latch plate movement locks the belts to make sure the child is restrained in the case of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The latch plate located in the seat cushion area must be free to move back against its stop after the buckle is removed to allow the shoulder belts to be pulled out. always be sure the area around the latch plate is free of food or other items that might prevent the latch plate from moving back. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners are being provided with a video tape and 2 harness clips. the video tape instructs owners on the proper use and maintenance of the child seats. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Note:chrysler has decided to conduct a safety improvement campaign to make the vehicle owner aware of how the integral child seat latching system works.owners can contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| CH9521 | 05/01/1995 | 43045 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | ||||||
| PE96008 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 01/25/1996 | 06/28/1996 | SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATION | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| SEAT BELTS - INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT | ||||||
| SQ96016 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 09/18/1996 | 02/04/1997 | INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT BELT LOCKUP | ||
| Odi continues to receive complaints alleging latching/retractor mechanism problems.chrysler's assessment of the problem indicates that owners of the vehicles are not adhering to the cleaning requirements for the seat.the seat appears to malfunction if crumbs of food or beverage residue accumulates on the latching tongue in thewell located between the child's legs.odi has 19 complaints of retract lockup.seven of these complaints report cutting the straps to remove the child.two of the seven consumers allege the child was choking.chrysler reports 60 owner/field reports which indicated 19 harnesses were cut to remove the children.additional information is needed to fully assess the safety consequence of the alleged defect and to evaluate the chrysler corporation's rational for not conducting a safety recall campaign. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT | |||
| 11/16/2001 | 100000 | ||
| Consumer was rear-ended by another vehicle while stopped. other vehicle was traveling approximately 45mph. the collision caused consumer's vehicle to hit another car in front. the front driver and passenger seat belts released. ts | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 1 | 01/01/1996 | ||
| Rear seat belts interior melted, causing them to stick. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 03/15/2002 | 3 | 08/01/2000 | |
| I believe there is a defect in the design of the gen 3 seatbelt systems. the release button protrudes too far, and can be inadvertently bumped, causing the belt to unhook. i did not find this a problem until we had a baby and began using an infant carrier. 3 days in a row, our baby's seatbelt was mistakenly unhooked, first when i hooked my belt next to hers and didn't realize i'd bumped hers, then twice a dog sitting next to the infant seat stepped on the release button and unhooked the seatbelt. i believe that if the belts were designed to pass the ball test which chrysler refuses to use, these problems would not have happened. chrysler maintains that the belts pass all required tests, and that is true. my concern is that my baby has travelled unrestrained (without our knowledge) because of a manufacturing detail that should be corrected before injury occurs that can be linked to this defect. there is currently a lawsuit under appeal in which a man was killed, but chrysler maintains that the belt did not fail; rather, the man was not wearing the seatbelt. his family argues that evidence exists to the contrary. at minimum, i want chrysler to offer belt designs that would not unhook so easily - as an option that customers could purchase - none are available at this time for my vehicle, and there are no plans for production. best result would be recall. nlm | |||
| 03/15/2002 | 3 | 08/01/2000 | |
| I believe there is a defect in the design of the gen 3 seatbelt systems. the release button protrudes too far, and can be inadvertently bumped, causing the belt to unhook. i did not find this a problem until we had a baby and began using an infant carrier. 3 days in a row, our baby's seatbelt was mistakenly unhooked, first when i hooked my belt next to hers and didn't realize i'd bumped hers, then twice a dog sitting next to the infant seat stepped on the release button and unhooked the seatbelt. i believe that if the belts were designed to pass the ball test which chrysler refuses to use, these problems would not have happened. chrysler maintains that the belts pass all required tests, and that is true. my concern is that my baby has travelled unrestrained (without our knowledge) because of a manufacturing detail that should be corrected before injury occurs that can be linked to this defect. there is currently a lawsuit under appeal in which a man was killed, but chrysler maintains that the belt did not fail; rather, the man was not wearing the seatbelt. his family argues that evidence exists to the contrary. at minimum, i want chrysler to offer belt designs that would not unhook so easily - as an option that customers could purchase - none are available at this time for my vehicle, and there are no plans for production. best result would be recall. | |||
| 07/30/1998 | 5 | ||
| When locking latch & buckle, does not hear click. tongue of belt does not go in completely. can pull on it & will not release. will drive down the road & it will pop out of latch. not secured properly. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1996 | |||
| Lap/shoulder belt buckle is very sensentive with light touch buckle will unlatch. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 02/28/1997 | 1 | ||
| The seat belts on the built-in car seat will not retract, the more one tries to loosen it, the more it would tighten . had to end up cutting the seat belts to get the child out of seat. *ak | |||
| 12/19/1996 | |||
| Vehicle was impacted at 6:00 position, lap/shoulder belt on the driver's side did not retract, causing injury. *ak | |||
| 06/07/1996 | 1 | 05/01/1996 | |
| Due to the retractor failure it was difficult to remove the child out the child seat, service recall #650. *ak consumer states her child was being choked due to the belts not releasing, they would tighten instead of release, child had indentations on chest and neck. *slc | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||
| The center bolt that holds the rear driver's seat shoulder strap has come unmounted, causing the shoulder strap to become inoperative. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1996 | 1 | 04/25/1996 | |
| #pe96-008,the rear passenger side shoulder belt came apart . please describe . *ak | |||
| 10/27/1995 | 7 | ||
| No shoulder strap in middle position of rear bench seat. *dsh | |||
| SEAT BELTS - INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT | |||
| Integreted child seat restraints retracted while the child was in the seat. manufacturer will be notified.*ak | |||
| 08/19/1997 | 1 | ||
| Child safety seat locked while child was attached in seat. | |||
| #ea97003, the straps on the integral part of the child safety seat lock up real tight, making removal of the child very difficult. this has happened about (4) or (5) times on seat by sliding door, about (3) times on the other seat, since purchase of vehicle in november of 1995. vehicle not seen by dealer. *ak | |||
| 07/15/1996 | 3 | ||
| Integrated child safety seat tightened up instead of loosening up, continued to retract, owner had to cut shoulder restraint to remove child; dealer replaced entire seat; problem occurred with new seat, again, harness was cut to remove child. *ak | |||
| 07/15/1996 | |||
| Child safety seat locked up, had to cut the straps to remove child. *ak | |||
| Owner received recall notice, contacted dealer and was told they had to order parts. parts are still unavailable. recall#96v136000. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1996 | |||
| Integrated child safety seat will not release to get the child out, retractor harness / straps failed. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Failure on the built-in css, the seat belt locked up on the child, causing the child to be trapped in the css. *ak maunfacturer has been contacted on numerous occasions, and they still have been unable to provide a replacement.*jb | |||
| 10/01/1996 | 1 | 01/30/1996 | |
| Built-in child safety seat tends not to release occupant when it is being released, also intermittent stalling. *ak | |||
| 05/23/1996 | 2 | 02/15/1996 | |
| Straps lock and will not release in built-in child seat, had to cut the straps to get child out. *ak | |||
| On three occasions consumer tried to get child out of the intergated car seat, wouldn't release, had to cut child out, there is a recall #95i004000. *ak | |||
| 09/15/1995 | |||
| Overhead seat belt harness breast plate rest on stomach of occupant leaving too much room between breast plate and shoulders; occupants can climb out. tt | |||
| 07/05/1995 | |||
| Built in child safety seat retractor does not roll back, allow the child to get out, dealer replaced one of the built in css. tt | |||