NHTSA recall 98V-063 (98V063000)

seat belts recall reported March 20, 1998 - about 91,544 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 98V063000
Also written as: 98V-063
Reported: March 20, 1998
Vehicles affected: ~91,544
Component: seat belts

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR DOES NOT ACHIEVE THE LOADING REQUIRED BY FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."

Why it is dangerous

FAILURE OF A SEAT BELT ANCHOR CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF SEAT BELT PROTECTION, WHICH COULD LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR SEAT BELT OUTBOARD ANCHOR FLOOR ATTACHMENTS FOR PROPER POSITIONING. IF THE ANCHOR WAS IMPROPERLY ORIENTED, THE ORIENTATION WILL BE CORRECTED.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-063 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Chrysler Cirrus - 1995

Dodge Stratus - 1995

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.