NHTSA recall 01V233000
Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Dodge Dakota
Reported Jul 5, 2001104,252 vehicles affectedDAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATIONMaker’s number 989Built Oct 1, 1999 – Mar 23, 2001
The defect
Vehicle description: quad cab pickup trucks. the front outboard lower seat belt anchor bolts may not be tightened correctly.
The risk
An improperly tightened seat belt anchor may not provide the anticipated level of occupant restraint in a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect the driver and passenger side lower seat belt anchor bolts and tighten to specification. owner notification began july 19, 2001. 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 1-800-853-1403.