CHRYSLER 300M 2000: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 01V273000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CHRYSLER | 300M | 2000 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2001-12-17 | 2001-08-02 | 2001-09-10 |
Production Dates: 1999-11-25 - 2001-06-29
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 991
Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 282470
Report Initiator: OVSC OVSC Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 201
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES "NON-SUNROOF ONLY" FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT."
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IF THE OCCUPANT'S HEAD WERE TO CONTACT THE B-PILLAR.
OWNERS WILL BE SENT A STORAGE BIN ACCESSORY UNIT THAT CAN BE ATTACHED TO THE B-PILLAR ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. HOWEVER, IF AN OWNER WISHES, THE DEALER CAN PERFORM THE INSTALLATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 17, 2001. 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.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
