Recall 97V-040
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recalled the 1996 Jeep Cherokee: Seat belts (rear/other).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 97V-040
- Reported
- March 17, 1997
- Vehicles affected
- 77,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
The web mounted rear seat belt inboard anchor positions may not achieve the required load of fmvss no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
The risk
In the event of a crash, the vehicle occupant would not be properly secured.
The fix
Dealers will add a washer to each rear inboard seat belt anchor attachment.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during late march 1997.note: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-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Jeep Cherokee 1996