Recall 98V-276
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recalled the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Seat belts (rear/other).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 98V-276
- Reported
- November 4, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- 13,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The rear outboard seat belt retractor spring can disengage from the rewind mechanism, disabling the retractor function, and preventing the belt from fitting snugly around the occupant.
The risk
In the event of a crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.
The fix
Dealers will replace these retractors.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began december 14, 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 Grand Cherokee 1999