NHTSA recall 04V-335 (04V335000)

seat belts recall reported July 8, 2004 - about 12,211 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 04V335000
Also written as: 04V-335
Manufacturer number: D30
Reported: July 8, 2004
Vehicles affected: ~12,211
Component: seat belts

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT SHOULDER BELT ADJUSTABLE TURNING LOOP (ATL) BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED.

Why it is dangerous

THIS COULD CAUSE SHOULDER BELT SEPARATION IN CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS, WHICH CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE SHOULDER BELT ADJUSTER TURNING LOOP BOLTS TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JULY 6, 2004. OWNERS 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 04V-335 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Chrysler 300 - 2005

Dodge Magnum - 2005

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

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