NHTSA recall campaign
96I004000
ManufacturerCHRYSLER CORPORATIONReported1996-01-01Affected224,642 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATION 573. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE MAY NOT BE ACCESSIBLE WHEN THE RIGHT (PASSENGER) SIDE OF THE REAR SEAT BACK IS FOLDED DOWN IN THE CARGO STOWAGE POSITION.
Risk
IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, THE OCCUPANT OF THE CENTER REAR SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED AND PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →