Recall 03V-035
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recalled the 1998 to 2002 Chrysler 300M and 3 other models: Seats (front assembly, recliner).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 03V-035
- Reported
- February 5, 2003
- Vehicles affected
- 1,066,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain passenger vehicles, seat back recliner bolt breakage can occur resulting in the seat back reclining unexpectedly.
The risk
If the seat back unexpectedly reclines while the car is being driven, it could result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the recliner bolts. Owner notification began on april 23, 2003. 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
Daimlerchrysler recall no. C04. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Chrysler 300M 1998 to 2002
- Chrysler Concorde 1998 to 2002
- Chrysler LHS 1998 to 2001
- Dodge Intrepid 1998 to 2002