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Recall 01V-119

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recalled the 1999 Chrysler Concorde and 8 other models: Seat belts (front, retractor).

At a glance

Campaign number
01V-119
Reported
April 11, 2001
Vehicles affected
161,682 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Vehicle description: certain van, wagon, pickup trucks, passenger and sport utility vehicles, fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." the front seat belt retractor may not comply with the requirements of the standard.

The risk

If the retractor does not work properly, it will not adequately protect occupants in the event of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace the seat belt retractor. Owner notification began august 20, 2001. 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-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).

Affected vehicles