DODGE CHARGER 1977: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 77V059000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DODGE | CHARGER | 1977 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1977-05-04 | 1977-04-26 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1974-08-01 - 1977-04-01
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 372
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 207
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS". THE SELF-LOCKING LATCH THAT RETAINS THE DRIVER"S SEAT IN ITS UPRIGHT POSITION UNDER VEHICLE IMPACT CONDITIONS MAY FAIL DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT-TREATMENT.
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER"S SEAT BACK LATCH AND ENSURE PROPER OPERATION OF THE SELF-LOCKING DEVICE, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; FRONT BUCKET SEAT LATCH.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE SEAT DOES NOT REMAIN STABLE IN THE EVENT OF AVEHICLE IMPACT, THE CHANCES OF INJURY TO THE DRIVER WOULD BE INCREASED.
