Front assembly: head restraintRecall 97V-081 · Chrysler and Dodge vehicles

CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 97V-081 covers 1,083 Chrysler and Dodge vehicles for a front assembly: head restraint problem, reported to NHTSA on August 8, 1997.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected1,0833 models
ReportedAug 8, 1997Owners notified Jul 31, 1997
Complaints since3Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 97V081002 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE HEADREST GUIDE BRACKET WAS IMPROPERLY WELDED TO THE SEAT BACK FRAME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BACK ASSEMBLIES ONLY.

The risk

THE HEADREST SUPPORT BRACKET CAN BREAK, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY WITH A NEW ASSEMBLY.

OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 31, 1997. NOTE: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 1-800-853-1403. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

3 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from March 18, 1997 to March 26, 1997. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.