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NHTSA recall 14V533000

Seats · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

September 4, 2014report date
18,953units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with head restraints that exceed the maximum backset measurement limit of 55mm. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 202a, "head restraints."

Why it matters: If the vehicle is struck from behind, the head restraint may not properly limit the seat occupant's head movement rearward, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the head restraints, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2014.

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

2014 Ram Promaster.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 14V533000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.