NHTSA Campaign 04V047000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Issued by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION · Reported Feb 3, 2004 · 3,200 vehicles affected
What's wrong
AFTER PERFORMING THE NCAP TEST, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT ON CERTAIN MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITHOUT THE AVAILABLE "STOW 'N GO" SEATING OPTION, THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED.
Consequence
AS A RESULT, THE SEAT BELT MAY NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT DURING CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS, WHICH CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLIES AND ANY SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY THAT DOES NOT HAVE THE STAKE WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRYSLER | TOWN AND COUNTRY | 2005 | 3,200 |
| DODGE | CARAVAN | 2005 | 3,200 |
| DODGE | GRAND CARAVAN | 2005 | 3,200 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 04V047000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.