NHTSA recall 98V-048 (98V048000)

seat belts recall reported March 12, 1998 - about 2,427 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 98V048000
Also written as: 98V-048
Reported: March 12, 1998
Vehicles affected: ~2,427
Component: seat belts

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE. THE FRONT SEAT BELT SHOULDER TURNING LOOP ANCHORS WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND ARE NOT PROPERLY HARDENED.

Why it is dangerous

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SEAT SHOULDER BELT TURNING LOOP ON THESE VEHICLES.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-048 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Jeep Cherokee - 1998

Jeep Wrangler - 1998

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.