NHTSA recall 97I001000
Seat Belts · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Details
What's wrong: This is not a safety recall in accordance with federal regulation 573. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. On the integral child seat, the shoulder belts restraining the child retract and lock in place after the belt buckle is connected to the latch plate. The latch plate movement locks the belts to make sure the child is restrained in the case of a vehicle crash.
Why it matters: The latch plate located in the seat cushion area must be free to move back against its stop after the buckle is removed to allow the shoulder belts to be pulled out. Always be sure the area around the latch plate is free of food or other items that might prevent the latch plate from moving back.
The fix: Owners are being provided with a video tape and 2 harness clips. The video tape instructs owners on the proper use and maintenance of the child seats.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 1996 Chrysler Town And Country
- 1996 Dodge Caravan
- 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan
- 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager
- 1996 Plymouth Voyager
- 1997 Chrysler Town And Country
- 1997 Dodge Caravan
- 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan
- 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager
- 1997 Plymouth Voyager
All model years NHTSA lists
1996 Chrysler Town And Country, 1997 Chrysler Town And Country, 1996 Dodge Caravan, 1997 Dodge Caravan, 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan, 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan, 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager, 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager, 1996 Plymouth Voyager, 1997 Plymouth Voyager.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 97I001000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.