NHTSA recall 02V162000
Seats · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Details
What's wrong: Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." The right rear "65%" seat center lower anchor was manufactured with a wire diameter that is greater than the maximum allowable dimension as specified in the standard.
Why it matters: If the connector for a latch-type child restraint is not attached correctly to the anchorage points, the restraint will not properly protect a child in the event of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect the right rear seat center anchor and, if necessary, resize the anchor to meet the diameter specified within the standard. Owner notification began November 4, 2002.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 02V162000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.