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Search Results   Report Date : November 21, 2009 at 06:09 PM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 99V212000 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      DODGE / SHADOW     1991-1994      PLYMOUTH / SUNDANCE     1991-1994 Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION Mfr's Report Date: AUG 06, 1999 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 99V212000 RQ99006 NHTSA Action Number: RQ99006 Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER Potential Number of Units Affected: 227283 Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LOWER SEAT BACK ATTACHING BOLT ON THE DRIVER SEAT CAN FAIL AND SEPARATE. Consequence: IF THE BOLT FAILS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN, THE DRIVER COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER SEAT BACK ATTACHING BOLT ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT WITH A HIGHER STRENGTH BOLT THAT INCLUDES A SELF LOCKING NYLON PATCH. Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 23, 1999. 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 1-800-992-1997. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). Check to Request Research. Submit below.