DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 1998: CHILD SEAT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 97V231000

Make Model Year
DODGE GRAND 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

Summary

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.

Consequence

THE CHILD SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ROUTING OF THE SHOULDER BELT WEBBING AND ANY FOUND INCORRECT WILL BE PROPERLY ROUTED.

Notes

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.