DODGE CARAVAN 1996: SEAT BELTS:INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 95I004000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DODGE | CARAVAN | 1996 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1995-09-25 | 1995-09-25 | 1996-01-30 |
Production Dates: 1995-01-01 - 1998-02-28
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component: SEAT BELTS:INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5224
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
CHRYSLER DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH CHILD SEAT ASSEMBLIES WITH REVISED SEATS CONTAINING RETRACTOR IMPROVEMENTS. THE REVISED SEATS WILL ALSO INCREASE CHILD COMFORT BY INCORPORATING PROTECTIVE SEAT BELT WRAPS TO PREVENT BELT CHAFE.
SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; CHILD SEAT; INTEGRAL PART OF SEAT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI-VANS EQUIPPED WITH INTEGRATED CHILD SEATS.DESCRIPTION OF PROBLEM: THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERALREGULATION 573. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. THE CAMPAIGN WILL REPLACE BOTH CHILD SEAT ASSEMBLIES WITH REVISED SEATS CONTAINING RETRACTOR IMPROVEMENTS. CONSEQUENCE OF PROBLEM: IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION, IT WOULD BE DIFFICULT TO REMOVE A CHILD FROM THE SEAT. NOTE: THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL. THERE HAS BEEN NO DETERMINATION THAT A SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS WITH THE CHILD SEATS. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
