Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
What Happened
Your minivan's front seat belt retractor, a crucial part that helps keep you safe, might not have been assembled correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a severe crash, the seat belt might not work properly, which could lead to serious injury.
Free Fix
We'll inspect and replace the retractor assembly for free. If you have any questions, call us at 1-800-853-1403.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
AFTER PERFORMING THE NCAP TEST, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT ON CERTAIN MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITHOUT THE AVAILABLE "STOW 'N GO" SEATING OPTION, THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
AS A RESULT, THE SEAT BELT MAY NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT DURING CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS, WHICH CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLIES AND ANY SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY THAT DOES NOT HAVE THE STAKE WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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