The problem
The web mounted rear seat belt inboard anchor positions may not achieve the required load of fmvss no. 210, "Seat belt assembly anchorages."
The risk
In the event of a crash, the vehicle occupant would not be properly secured.
The fix
Dealers will add a washer to each rear inboard seat belt anchor attachment.
Contacts
Owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin during late march 1997. Note: 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 chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Jeep dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 97V040000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.