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Search Results   Report Date : November 20, 2009 at 11:13 PM NHTSA Action Number : PE02082 N/A NHTSA Action Number : PE02082 NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A Make / Models :         Model/Build Years:          CHRYSLER / PT CRUISER     2001-2003      CHRYSLER / SEBRING     1995-2003      DODGE / DURANGO     1997-2003      DODGE / NEON     1995-2003      DODGE / RAM VAN     1995-2003      DODGE / STRATUS     1995-2003      PLYMOUTH / NEON     1995-2003 Manufacturer : CHRYSLER LLC Component : SEAT BELTS Date Investigation Opened : November 6, 2002 Date Investigation Closed : April 23, 2003 Summary: THERE ARE NO INJURIES OR FATALITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ALLEGED DEFECT. WHILE CONDUCTING THIS INVESTIGATION, ODI FOUND THAT THE SUBJECT CINCHES MEET THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 208, AND THAT MANY OF THE REPORTED FAILURES WERE DUE TO INCORRECT CHILD SAFETY SEAT INSTALLATIONS. ADDITIONALLY, THE REPORT RATE IS LOW (1.60/100K). THE INFORMATION AVAILABLE FAILS TO ESTABLISH THE EXISTENCE OF A DEFECT TREND AT THIS TIME. FURTHER ALLOCATION OF AGENCY RESOURCES TO THIS ISSUE IS UNWARRANTED AND THE PRELIMINARY EVALUATION IS BEING CLOSED. Check to Request Research. Submit below.