DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 1996: SEAT BELTS:INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 96V136000

Make Model Year
DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 1996
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1996-08-27 1996-07-18 1996-07-18

Production Dates: 1996-06-01 - 1996-07-01

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Component: SEAT BELTS:INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 200

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

THE BOLTS WHICH SECURE THE INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT MODULES TO THE SEAT FRAME CAN BREAK.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO THE OCCUPANT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT MODULE BOLTS.

Notes

SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; CHILD SEAT; INTEGRAL PART OF SEAT. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI-VANS EQUIPPED WITH CHILD SEAT MODULES. OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 1996. NOTE: 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 1-800-853-1403. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.