NHTSA recall 98V-276 (98V276000)

seat belts recall reported November 4, 1998 - about 13,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 98V276000
Also written as: 98V-276
Reported: November 4, 1998
Vehicles affected: ~13,000
Component: seat belts

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELT RETRACTOR SPRING CAN DISENGAGE FROM THE REWIND MECHANISM, DISABLING THE RETRACTOR FUNCTION, AND PREVENTING THE BELT FROM FITTING SNUGLY AROUND THE OCCUPANT.

Why it is dangerous

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE RETRACTORS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-276 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Jeep Grand Cherokee - 1999

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.