CHRYSLER VOYAGER 1997: CHILD SEAT
| Make : CHRYSLER | Model : VOYAGER | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 1995-01-01 - 1997-07-31 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 98V185000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1998-11-30 | Date Received by ODI: 1998-08-06 | Date Added to Database: 1998-08-17 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) | ||
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| Component: CHILD SEAT | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 157000 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH INTEGRATED CHILD SEATS. THE SHOULDER HARNESS RESTRAINT ON THE INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT CAN BECOME DIFFICULT TO EXTRACT WHEN THE SAFETY BELT LATCH PLATE BECOMES CONTAMINATED. |
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Consequence:
THIS CAN CAUSE DIFFICULTY IN RELEASING A CHILD FROM THE RESTRAINT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL CLEAN THE LATCH MECHANISM. AN EXTENDER WILL BE ADDED TO THE EMERGENCY RELEASE ANCHOR FOR THE CHILD SEAT SAFETY BELTS SO THAT THE RELEASE CLIPS ARE MORE VISIBLE AND ACCESSIBLE TO THE OPERATOR IN THE EVENT THAT THE RETRACTOR MECHANISM CAN NOT BE UNLOCKED. IN ADDITION, AN INSTRUCTIONAL OWNER'S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT CARD WILL BE PROVIDED. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN NOVEMBER 30, 1998.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 CHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |
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