NHTSA recall 01V-119 (01V119000)

seat belts recall reported April 11, 2001 - about 161,682 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 01V119000
Also written as: 01V-119
Manufacturer number: 978
Reported: April 11, 2001
Vehicles affected: ~161,682
Component: seat belts

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN VAN, WAGON, PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MAY NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Why it is dangerous

IF THE RETRACTOR DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY, IT WILL NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECT OCCUPANTS IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 20, 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-119 when calling a dealer.

Affected 9 models

Chrysler Concorde - 1999

Chrysler LHS - 1999

Chrysler Town And Country - 1999

Dodge Caravan - 1999

Dodge Dakota - 1999

Dodge Durango - 1999

Dodge Intrepid - 1999

Dodge Ram - 1999

Jeep Grand Cherokee - 1999

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.