Recall 98V-048
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recalled the 1998 Jeep Cherokee and 1 other model: Seat belts (front, anchorage).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 98V-048
- Reported
- March 12, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- 2,427 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicle. The front seat belt shoulder turning loop anchors were not properly heat treated and are not properly hardened.
The risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the front seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of serious injury.
The fix
Dealers will replace the front seat shoulder belt turning loop on these vehicles.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began april 6, 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-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Jeep Cherokee 1998
- Jeep Wrangler 1998