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Safety recall · 97V081002

Seats: head restraint Chrysler, Dodge, Eagle recall

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this recall to NHTSA on August 8, 1997. It covers about 1,083 vehicles across 3 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
97V081002
Reported
Aug 8, 1997
Vehicles
1,083
Area
Seats & seat belts

The problem

The headrest guide bracket was improperly welded to the seat back frame on the passenger side seat back assemblies only.

The risk

The headrest support bracket can break, increasing the risk of personal injury.

The fix

Dealers will replace the passenger seat back assembly with a new assembly.

Contacts

Owner notification: owner notification began july 31, 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

  1. 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.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Chrysler, Dodge, Eagle dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 97V081002.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1997 Chrysler Sebring29411D
1997 Dodge Avenger896B
1997 Eagle Talon244B

Questions

Is the 97V081002 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. CHRYSLER CORPORATION's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 97V081002?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 97V081002 announced?

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on August 8, 1997. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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