NHTSA Recall 96V136000
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). Component: Seat Belts. Reported 1996-07-18. An estimated 200 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE BOLTS WHICH SECURE THE INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT MODULES TO THE SEAT FRAME CAN BREAK.
Risk
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO THE OCCUPANT.
What the manufacturer will do
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.