JEEP CHEROKEE 1998: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V048000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| JEEP | CHEROKEE | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1998-04-06 | 1998-03-12 | 1998-03-19 |
Production Dates: 1998-01-12 - 1998-01-16
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2427
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE. THE FRONT SEAT BELT SHOULDER TURNING LOOP ANCHORS WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND ARE NOT PROPERLY HARDENED.
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SEAT SHOULDER BELT TURNING LOOP ON THESE VEHICLES.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 6, 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 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
