NHTSA recall 03V-035 (03V035000)

seats recall reported February 5, 2003 - about 1,066,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 03V035000
Also written as: 03V-035
Manufacturer number: C04
Reported: February 5, 2003
Vehicles affected: ~1,066,000
Component: seats

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN THE SEAT BACK RECLINING UNEXPECTEDLY.

Why it is dangerous

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.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 03V-035 when calling a dealer.

Affected 4 models

Chrysler 300M - 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002

Chrysler Concorde - 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002

Chrysler LHS - 1999, 2000, 2001

Dodge Intrepid - 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002

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.