1997-1999 Chrysler Town and Country, Dodge Caravan and others recall: rear/other
Daimlerchrysler Corporation reported this safety recall on March 8, 2002. It covers about 545,311 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 545,311
- reported
- Mar 8, 2002
- owners notified
- Jun 3, 2002
- related complaints
- 122
Seat belts: rear/other
- What is wrong
- On certain minivans, some trim material can loosen and drop into the rear outboard seat belt assembly, causing the seat belt to become inoperative.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the trim with foam blockers and inspect and replace all 3rd row seat belt assemblies. Owner notification began june 3, 2002. 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 daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 02V076000
Affected vehicles
- Chrysler Town and Country 1997-1999 199719981999
- Dodge Caravan 1997-1999 199719981999
- Plymouth Voyager 1997-1999 199719981999
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 122 complaints about seat belts problems.
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Questions about recall 02V076000
Is there a recall on the 1997-1999 Chrysler Town and Country, Dodge Caravan and others rear/other?
Yes. Recall 02V076000, reported on March 8, 2002, covers about 545,311 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 02V076000?
Dealers will replace the trim with foam blockers and inspect and replace all 3rd row seat belt assemblies. Owner notification began june 3, 2002. 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 daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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