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Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     CHRYSLER / 300M     1998-2002
     CHRYSLER / CONCORDE     1998-2002
     CHRYSLER / INTREPID     1998-2002
     CHRYSLER / LHS     1998-2001
     DODGE / INTREPID     1998-2002
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION Mfr's Report Date: FEB 04, 2003
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 03V035000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1066000
Summary:
 ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN THE SEAT BACK RECLINING UNEXPECTEDLY.
Consequence:
 IF THE SEAT BACK UNEXPECTEDLY RECLINES WHILE THE CAR IS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
 DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RECLINER BOLTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2003. 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 1-800-853-1403.
Notes:
 DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. C04. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

 
 

 

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