Seat belts: rear/otherRecall 04V-333 · Chrysler and Dodge vehicles

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 04V-333 covers 21 Chrysler and Dodge vehicles for a seat belts: rear/other problem, reported to NHTSA on July 8, 2004.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected212 models
ReportedJul 8, 2004Owners notified Jul 6, 2004
Complaints since18Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 04V333000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A SPOT WELDING OPERATION FOR THE REAR FLOORPAN REINFORCEMENT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PERFORMED.

The risk

THIS COULD CAUSE THE REAR SEAT BELT ANCHORS AND/OR THE CHILD SEAT ANCHORS TO SEPARATE IN CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS, WHICH CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO REAR SEAT PASSENGERS.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR FLOORPAN REINFORCEMENT FOR MISSING WELDS AND INSTALL STRUCTURAL RIVETS IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JULY 6, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. D21.OWNERS CUSTOMERS CAN 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.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from May 14, 2004 to May 16, 2004. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.