JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 1999: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V276000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| JEEP | GRAND CHEROKEE | 1999 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1998-12-14 | 1998-11-04 | 1998-11-09 |
Production Dates: 1998-07-15 - 1998-09-15
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 13000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELT RETRACTOR SPRING CAN DISENGAGE FROM THE REWIND MECHANISM, DISABLING THE RETRACTOR FUNCTION, AND PREVENTING THE BELT FROM FITTING SNUGLY AROUND THE OCCUPANT.
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE RETRACTORS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 14, 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'.
