Recall 98V-185: 1996–1997 Chrysler Town and Country, 1996–1997 Dodge Caravan and 3 more
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall for child seat, reported to NHTSA on Aug 6, 1998, covering about 157,000 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: mini vans equipped with integrated child seats. The shoulder harness restraint on the integrated child seat can become difficult to extract when the safety belt latch plate becomes contaminated.
The risk
This can cause difficulty in releasing a child from the restraint.
The fix
Dealers will clean the latch mechanism. An extender will be added to the emergency release anchor for the child seat safety belts so that the release clips are more visible and accessible to the operator in the event that the retractor mechanism can not be unlocked. In addition, an instructional owner's manual supplement card will be provided.
Notes
Owner notification is expected to begin november 30, 1998.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 1-800-992-1997.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 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Component | Child Seat |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 98V185000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Chrysler Town and Country | 1996, 1997 | All years |
| Dodge Caravan | 1996, 1997 | All years |
| Dodge Grand Caravan | 1996, 1997 | All years |
| Plymouth Grand Voyager | 1996, 1997 | All years |
| Plymouth Voyager | 1996, 1997 | 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 98V-185?
Vehicle description: mini vans equipped with integrated child seats. The shoulder harness restraint on the integrated child seat can become difficult to extract when the safety belt latch plate becomes contaminated.
How is recall 98V-185 fixed?
Dealers will clean the latch mechanism. An extender will be added to the emergency release anchor for the child seat safety belts so that the release clips are more visible and accessible to the operator in the event that the retractor mechanism can not be unlocked. In addition, an instructional owner's manual supplement card will be provided.
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.