JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 1999: SEAT BELTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V034000
Make | Model | Year |
---|---|---|
JEEP | GRAND CHEROKEE | 1999 |
Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
2000-03-13 | 2000-02-04 | 2000-02-10 |
Production Dates: 1999-04-15 - 1999-08-20
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 866
Component: SEAT BELTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 204000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SEAT BELT SHOULDER HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE TURNING LOOP "ATL" TOP MOUNTING BOLT WAS INADEQUATELY MANUFACTURED.
THE AFFECTED MOUNTING BOLTS MAY NOT WITHSTAND SUFFICIENT FORCE TO FUNCTION PROPERLY IN CERTAIN IMPACT SITUATIONS, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A BELTED OCCUPANT.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHOULDER BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTER MOUNTING BOLTS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 13, 2000. 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 DAIMLERCHRYSLER 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'.