1998-2002 Chrysler 300M, Chrysler Concorde and others recall: recliner

Daimlerchrysler Corporation reported this safety recall on February 5, 2003. It covers about 1,066,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 1,066,000
reported: Feb 5, 2003
owners notified: Apr 23, 2003
related complaints: 171

Seats: front assembly: recliner

What is wrong: On certain passenger vehicles, seat back recliner bolt breakage can occur resulting in the seat back reclining unexpectedly.
Risk: If the seat back unexpectedly reclines while the car is being driven, it could result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the recliner bolts. Owner notification began on april 23, 2003. 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 03V035000

Affected vehicles

Chrysler 300M 1998-2002 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Chrysler Concorde 1998-2002 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Chrysler LHS 1998-2001 1998 1999 2000 2001
Dodge Intrepid 1998-2002 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 171 complaints about seats problems.

1999 Chrysler 300M 2000 Chrysler 300M 2001 Chrysler 300M 2002 Chrysler 300M 1999 Chrysler Concorde 2000 Chrysler Concorde 2001 Chrysler Concorde 2002 Chrysler Concorde 1998 Chrysler LHS 1999 Chrysler LHS 2000 Chrysler LHS 2001 Chrysler LHS

Questions about recall 03V035000

Is there a recall on the 1998-2002 Chrysler 300M, Chrysler Concorde and others recliner?

Yes. Recall 03V035000, reported on February 5, 2003, covers about 1,066,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 03V035000?

Dealers will replace the recliner bolts. Owner notification began on april 23, 2003. 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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