Recall 01V-119: 1999 Chrysler Concorde, 1999 Chrysler LHS and 7 more
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recall for seat belts, reported to NHTSA on Apr 11, 2001, covering about 161,682 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: certain van, wagon, pickup trucks, passenger and sport utility vehicles, fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." the front seat belt retractor may not comply with the requirements of the standard.
The risk
If the retractor does not work properly, it will not adequately protect occupants in the event of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the seat belt retractor. Owner notification began august 20, 2001. 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.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Component | Seat Belts › Front › Retractor |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 01V119000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Chrysler Concorde | 1999 | All years |
| Chrysler LHS | 1999 | All years |
| Chrysler Town and Country | 1999 | All years |
| Dodge Caravan | 1999 | All years |
| Dodge Dakota | 1999 | All years |
| Dodge Durango | 1999 | All years |
| Dodge Intrepid | 1999 | All years |
| Dodge RAM | 1999 | All years |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1999 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 01V-119?
Vehicle description: certain van, wagon, pickup trucks, passenger and sport utility vehicles, fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." the front seat belt retractor may not comply with the requirements of the standard.
How is recall 01V-119 fixed?
Dealers will replace the seat belt retractor. Owner notification began august 20, 2001. 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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.