NHTSA recall 98V-185 (98V185000)

child seat recall reported August 6, 1998 - about 157,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 98V185000
Also written as: 98V-185
Reported: August 6, 1998
Vehicles affected: ~157,000
Component: child seat

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH INTEGRATED CHILD SEATS. THE SHOULDER HARNESS RESTRAINT ON THE INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT CAN BECOME DIFFICULT TO EXTRACT WHEN THE SAFETY BELT LATCH PLATE BECOMES CONTAMINATED.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CAN CAUSE DIFFICULTY IN RELEASING A CHILD FROM THE RESTRAINT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL CLEAN THE LATCH MECHANISM. AN EXTENDER WILL BE ADDED TO THE EMERGENCY RELEASE ANCHOR FOR THE CHILD SEAT SAFETY BELTS SO THAT THE RELEASE CLIPS ARE MORE VISIBLE AND ACCESSIBLE TO THE OPERATOR IN THE EVENT THAT THE RETRACTOR MECHANISM CAN NOT BE UNLOCKED. IN ADDITION, AN INSTRUCTIONAL OWNER'S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT CARD WILL BE PROVIDED.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-185 when calling a dealer.

Affected 5 models

Chrysler Town And Country - 1996, 1997

Dodge Caravan - 1996, 1997

Dodge Grand Caravan - 1996, 1997

Plymouth Grand Voyager - 1996, 1997

Plymouth Voyager - 1996, 1997

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.