Seat belts: rear/otherRecall 04V-532 · Chrysler and Dodge vehicles

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 04V-532 covers 8,000 Chrysler and Dodge vehicles for a seat belts: rear/other problem, reported to NHTSA on November 2, 2004.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected8,0002 models
ReportedNov 2, 2004Owners notified Nov 15, 2004
Complaints since5Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 04V532000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ON CERTAIN SEDANS, THE LEFT AND RIGHT REAR OUTBOARD RETRACTOR AND TURNING LOOP BOLTS ON THE SEAT BELTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED.

The risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND TIGHTEN THE AFFECTED FASTENERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 15, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

DAIMLERCHRYSLERRECALL NO. D52.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 July 1, 2004 to August 26, 2004. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.