NHTSA recall 00V-034 (00V034000)

seat belts recall reported February 4, 2000 - about 204,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 00V034000
Also written as: 00V-034
Manufacturer number: 866
Reported: February 4, 2000
Vehicles affected: ~204,000
Component: seat belts

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SEAT BELT SHOULDER HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE TURNING LOOP (ATL) TOP MOUNTING BOLT WAS INADEQUATELY MANUFACTURED.

Why it is dangerous

THE AFFECTED MOUNTING BOLTS MAY NOT WITHSTAND SUFFICIENT FORCE TO FUNCTION PROPERLY IN CERTAIN IMPACT SITUATIONS, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A BELTED OCCUPANT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHOULDER BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTER MOUNTING BOLTS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 00V-034 when calling a dealer.

Affected 5 models

Chrysler 300M - 1999, 2000

Chrysler Concorde - 1999, 2000

Chrysler LHS - 1999, 2000

Dodge Intrepid - 1999, 2000

Jeep Grand Cherokee - 1999, 2000

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.