Defect Description For Recall
Certain Passenger Vehicles Fail To Conform To The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 225, “Child Restraint Anchorage Systems.” The Right Rear “65%” Seat Center Lower Anchor Was Manufactured With A Wire Diameter That Is Greater Than The MaximUM Allowable Dimension As Specified In The Standard.
Make Of Vehicle
CHRYSLER
Model Of Vehicle
PT Cruiser
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
02V162000
Component Description
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
Effect Of Defect
If The Connector For A Latch-Type Child Restraint Is Not Attached Correctly To The Anchorage Points, The Restraint Will Not Properly Protect A Child In The Event Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Right Rear Seat Center Anchor And, If Necessary, Resize The Anchor To Meet The Diameter Specified Within The Standard. Owner Notification Began November 4, 2002. 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
19990801
End Of Manufacture
20001024
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
77000
Date Owners Notified
20021104
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA Us, Llc)
Date Report Received
20020614
Make Campaign Number
B21
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
225