Reported Mar 12, 19982,427 vehicles affectedCHRYSLER CORPORATIONBuilt Jan 12, 1998 – Jan 16, 1998
The defect
Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicle. the front seat belt shoulder turning loop anchors were not properly heat treated and are not properly hardened.
The risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the front seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of serious injury.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the front seat shoulder belt turning loop on these vehicles.
Owner notification began april 6, 1998. 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 chrysler 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).