Front: retractorRecall 00V-033 · Chrysler and Dodge vehicles
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 00V-033 covers 7,580 Chrysler and Dodge vehicles for a front: retractor problem, reported to NHTSA on February 4, 2000.
Source: NHTSA recall 00V033000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE MOLDING FLASH ON THE PRIMARY LEVER MAY PREVENT THE OPERATION OF THE G-LOCK AND TILT LOCK FUNCTIONS ON SOME OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE RETRACTORS.
The risk
IF THIS OCCURS IN A FRONTAL CRASH SITUATION, DRIVER PROTECTION FROM THE SEAT BELT MAY BE REDUCED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT FRONT RETRACTOR ASSEMBLIES.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 18, 2000. 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 1-800-992-1997.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 15, 1999 to October 31, 1999. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.