VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SEAT BELT SHOULDER HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE TURNING LOOP

Feb 04, 2000 — Recall Campaign #00V034000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SEAT BELT SHOULDER HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE TURNING LOOP (ATL) TOP MOUNTING BOLT WAS INADEQUATELY MANUFACTURED.

The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 204,000 units affected.

NHTSA Safety Recall Notice

00V034000

Description:: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SEAT BELT SHOULDER HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE TURNING LOOP (ATL) TOP MOUNTING BOLT WAS INADEQUATELY MANUFACTURED.
Consequeces:: THE AFFECTED MOUNTING BOLTS MAY NOT WITHSTAND SUFFICIENT FORCE TO FUNCTION PROPERLY IN CERTAIN IMPACT SITUATIONS, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A BELTED OCCUPANT.
Corrective action:: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHOULDER BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTER MOUNTING BOLTS.
Notes:: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 13, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

2000 CHRYSLER 300M Complaints
The contact owns a 2000 Chrysler 300M. The contact stated that the lift support struts of the hood and the trunk had failed, causing the trunk and the hood to close on her head when raised. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.;
2000 CHRYSLER CONCORDE Complaints
IVE BEEN INFORMED OF A LOT OF RECALLS ON MY CAR AND WOULD LIKE THEM FIXED DUE TO SAFETY ISSUES.;
2000 CHRYSLER LHS Complaints
ELECTRICAL EXTERIOR AND EXTERIOR FLASHING AND BLINKING CONSISTENTLY. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON EVEN AFTER HAVING TUNE UP. HEATING AND AC DOESN'T PROPERLY WORK AT ALL TIMES INTERMITTENTLY.;
2000 DODGE INTREPID Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE INTREPID. WHEN THE CONTACT ENTERED THE VEHICLE, A FUEL ODOR WAS DETECTED. THE CONTACT LIFTED THE HOOD AND NOTICED THE ODOR AS WELL AS FUEL LEAKING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT A NEW MANIFOLD NEEDED TO BE INSTALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 129,000.;
2000 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Complaints
I was going down main road in Vineland nj making a left hand turn on to Elmer road when I was stuck in the front of my jeep and I hit the steering wheel the airbags never deployed;