CHRYSLER 300M 2002: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V035000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CHRYSLER | 300M | 2002 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2003-04-23 | 2003-02-05 | 2003-02-12 |
Production Dates: 1997-09-01 - 2002-04-27
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Manufacturer Campaign Number: C04
Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1066000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN THE SEAT BACK RECLINING UNEXPECTEDLY.
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.
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.
DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. C04. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
