Make : JEEP | Model : GRAND CHEROKEE | Year : 1999 |
Build Dates : 19980715 - 19980915 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V276000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19981214 | Date Received by ODI: 19981104 | Date Added to Database: 19981109 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: CHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
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Component: SEAT BELTS:REAR | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 13000 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELT RETRACTOR SPRING CAN DISENGAGE FROM THE REWIND MECHANISM, DISABLING THE RETRACTOR FUNCTION, AND PREVENTING THE BLET FROM FITTING SNUGLY AROUND THE OCCUPANT. |
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE RETRACTORS. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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