Recall 01V-273
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recalled the 2000 to 2001 Chrysler 300M and 3 other models: Structure (frame and members).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 01V-273
- Reported
- August 2, 2001
- Vehicles affected
- 282,470 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles (non-sunroof only) fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."
The risk
In the event of a crash, there is a potential for injury if the occupant's head were to contact the b-pillar.
The fix
Owners will be sent a storage bin accessory unit that can be attached to the b-pillar along with installation instructions. However, if an owner wishes, the dealer can perform the installation. Owner notification began december 17, 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
- Chrysler 300M 2000 to 2001
- Chrysler Concorde 2000 to 2001
- Chrysler LHS 2000 to 2001
- Dodge Intrepid 2000 to 2001