NHTSA recall 97V-231 (97V231000)

child seat recall reported December 15, 1997 - about 900 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 97V231000
Also written as: 97V-231
Reported: December 15, 1997
Vehicles affected: ~900
Component: child seat

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH INTEGRATED CHILD SEATS. THE SHOULDER HARNESS RESTRAINT WEBBING WAS INCORRECTLY ROUTED AROUND THE METAL REINFORCEMENT BAR ON THESE SEATS.

Why it is dangerous

THE CHILD SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ROUTING OF THE SHOULDER BELT WEBBING AND ANY FOUND INCORRECT WILL BE PROPERLY ROUTED.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 97V-231 when calling a dealer.

Affected 5 models

Chrysler Town And Country - 1998

Dodge Caravan - 1998

Dodge Grand Caravan - 1998

Plymouth Grand Voyager - 1998

Plymouth Voyager - 1998

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