JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 1993: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 96I004000

Make Model Year
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 1993
Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1996-01-01 1996-10-22

Production Dates: 1992-06-01 - 1998-05-31

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Component: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 224642

Report Initiator: OVSC OVSC Report

Summary

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATION 573. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE MAY NOT BE ACCESSIBLE WHEN THE RIGHT "PASSENGER" SIDE OF THE REAR SEAT BACK IS FOLDED DOWN IN THE CARGO STOWAGE POSITION.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, THE OCCUPANT OF THE CENTER REAR SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED AND PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY.

Notes

NOTE:CHRYSLER HAS DECIDED TO CONDUCT A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE.OWNERS CAN CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.