NHTSA recall 01V-005 (01V005002)

seats recall reported January 8, 2001 - about 20 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 01V005002
Also written as: 01V-005
Manufacturer number: 968
Reported: January 8, 2001
Vehicles affected: ~20
Component: seats

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A NUMBER OF INCORRECT DRIVER SIDE SEAT MOUNTING BOLTS WERE INSTALLED INTO VEHICLES.

Why it is dangerous

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE BOLTS MAY NOT PROPERLY SECURE THE SEAT AND COULD CAUSE INCREASED INJURY TO THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT MOUNTING BOLTS AND THEN REPLACE THE BOLTS IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 5, 2001. 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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 01V-005 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Chrysler Sebring - 2001

Dodge Stratus - 2001

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

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