Date: 05.02.2003
Component: Seats > Front Assembly > Recliner
Manufacturer: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Description:
On certain passenger vehicles, seat back recliner bolt breakage can occur resulting in the seat back reclining unexpectedly.
Consequencs:
If the seat back unexpectedly reclines while the car is being driven, it could result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the recliner bolts. owner notification began on april 23, 2003. 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.
Date: 05.02.2003
Component: Seats > Front Assembly > Recliner
Manufacturer: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Description:
On certain passenger vehicles, seat back recliner bolt breakage can occur resulting in the seat back reclining unexpectedly.
Consequencs:
If the seat back unexpectedly reclines while the car is being driven, it could result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the recliner bolts. owner notification began on april 23, 2003. 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.
Date: 05.02.2003
Component: Seats > Front Assembly > Recliner
Manufacturer: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Description:
On certain passenger vehicles, seat back recliner bolt breakage can occur resulting in the seat back reclining unexpectedly.
Consequencs:
If the seat back unexpectedly reclines while the car is being driven, it could result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the recliner bolts. owner notification began on april 23, 2003. 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.
Date: 05.02.2003
Component: Seats > Front Assembly > Recliner
Manufacturer: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Description:
On certain passenger vehicles, seat back recliner bolt breakage can occur resulting in the seat back reclining unexpectedly.
Consequencs:
If the seat back unexpectedly reclines while the car is being driven, it could result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the recliner bolts. owner notification began on april 23, 2003. 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.
Date: 05.02.2003
Component: Seats > Front Assembly > Recliner
Manufacturer: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Description:
On certain passenger vehicles, seat back recliner bolt breakage can occur resulting in the seat back reclining unexpectedly.
Consequencs:
If the seat back unexpectedly reclines while the car is being driven, it could result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the recliner bolts. owner notification began on april 23, 2003. 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.
Date: 09.11.2000
Component: Child Seat
Manufacturer: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Description:
Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." some of the owner's manuals for these vehicles are missing instructions that provide a step-by-step procedure, including diagrams, for properly attaching a child restraint system's tether strap to the tether anchorage.
Consequencs:
In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.
Notes:
Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.
Date: 09.11.2000
Component: Child Seat
Manufacturer: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Description:
Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." some of the owner's manuals for these vehicles are missing instructions that provide a step-by-step procedure, including diagrams, for properly attaching a child restraint system's tether strap to the tether anchorage.
Consequencs:
In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.
Notes:
Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.
Date: 02.08.2001
Component: Structure > Frame And Members
Manufacturer: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Description:
Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles (non-sunroof only) fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."
Consequencs:
In the event of a crash, there is a potential for injury if the occupant's head were to contact the b-pillar.
Notes:
Owners will be sent a storage bin accessory unit that can be attached to the b-pillar along with installation instructions. however, if an owner wishes, the dealer can perform the installation. owner notification began december 17, 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.
Date: 02.08.2001
Component: Structure > Frame And Members
Manufacturer: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Description:
Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles (non-sunroof only) fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."
Consequencs:
In the event of a crash, there is a potential for injury if the occupant's head were to contact the b-pillar.
Notes:
Owners will be sent a storage bin accessory unit that can be attached to the b-pillar along with installation instructions. however, if an owner wishes, the dealer can perform the installation. owner notification began december 17, 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.
Date: 10.07.2000
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic > Foundation Components > Master Cylinder
Manufacturer: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Description:
Vehicle description: non-abs equipped passenger vehicles. the brake master cylinder piston retainer snap ring may have been bent inward during the assembly process. the master cylinder piston may be in a "brake applied" position due to the damaged piston retainer snap ring. when the piston is in the applied position, the fluid compensation ports are closed which results in a brake drag condition.
Consequencs:
If the brake overheat, brake fading could lead to an increase in needed stopping distance. should a driver not anticipate the extra stopping distance, this condition could cause a crash.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder.
