Component
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
What Happened
Your convertible's rear seat belt retractor bolt might not be tightened properly, which could lead to an issue with the rear seat occupant's safety in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If this isn't fixed, you or a rear seat occupant could be at risk of being improperly restrained in a crash, which could lead to injury.
Free Fix
You'll need to take your vehicle to your dealership, where they'll tighten the left side rear seat belt retractor bolt to the right specification, and it will be done at no cost to you.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN CONVERTIBLE MODEL VEHICLES, THE LEFT HAND REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR BOLT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS MAY RESULT IN THE REAR SEAT OCCUPANT BEING IMPROPERLY RESTRAINED IN A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE LEFT SIDE REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR BOLT TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JULY 19, 2004. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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