DODGE CARAVAN 1998: CHILD SEAT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 97V231000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DODGE | CARAVAN | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1998-02-09 | 1997-12-15 | 1997-12-19 |
Production Dates: 1997-11-01 - 1997-12-01
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component: CHILD SEAT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 900
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH INTEGRATED CHILD SEATS. THE SHOULDER HARNESS RESTRAINT WEBBING WAS INCORRECTLY ROUTED AROUND THE METAL REINFORCEMENT BAR ON THESE SEATS.
THE CHILD SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ROUTING OF THE SHOULDER BELT WEBBING AND ANY FOUND INCORRECT WILL BE PROPERLY ROUTED.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 9, 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 1-800-424-9393.
