Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Passenger Vehicles, Seat Back Recliner Bolt Breakage Can Occur Resulting In The Seat Back Reclining Unexpectedly.
Make Of Vehicle
CHRYSLER
Model Of Vehicle
300M
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
03V035000
Component Description
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
Effect Of Defect
If The Seat Back Unexpectedly Reclines While The Car Is Being Driven, It Could Result In Loss Of Vehicle Control, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Recliner Bolts. Owner Notification Began On April 23, 2003. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Daimlerchrysler At 1-800-853-1403.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19970901
End Of Manufacture
20020427
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1066000
Date Owners Notified
20030423
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA Us, Llc)
Date Report Received
20030205
Make Campaign Number
C04