NHTSA Campaign #03V035000 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

FEBRUARY 05
2003

1,066,000 vehicles recalled

2000 CHRYSLER 300M -- On certain passenger vehicles, seat back recliner bolt breakage can occur resulting in the seat back reclining unexpectedly.

If the seat back unexpectedly reclines while the car is being driven, it could result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the recliner bolts. Owner notification began on April 23, 2003. 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. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #03V035000 »

NHTSA Campaign #01V273000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

AUGUST 02
2001

282,470 vehicles recalled

2000 CHRYSLER 300M -- Vehicle description: Certain passenger vehicles (non-sunroof only) fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 201, "Occupant Protection In Interior Impact."

In the event of a crash, there is a potential for injury if the occupant's head were to contact the B-pillar.

Owners will be sent a storage bin accessory unit that can be attached to the B-pillar along with installation instructions. However, if an owner wishes, the dealer can perform the installation. Owner notification began December 17, 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. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #01V273000 »

NHTSA Campaign #00V366000 CHILD SEAT

NOVEMBER 09
2000

1,211,756 vehicles recalled

2000 CHRYSLER 300M -- Vehicle description: Certain passenger vehicles, pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems." Some of the owner's manuals for these vehicles are missing instructions that provide a step-by-step procedure, including diagrams, for properly attaching a child restraint system's tether strap to the tether anchorage.

In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.

Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #00V366000 »

NHTSA Campaign #00V034000 SEAT BELTS

FEBRUARY 04
2000

204,000 vehicles recalled

2000 CHRYSLER 300M -- Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles. The seat belt shoulder height adjustable turning loop (atl) top mounting bolt was inadequately manufactured.

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.

Dealers will replace the shoulder belt height adjuster mounting bolts. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #00V034000 »

NHTSA Campaign #00V033000 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

FEBRUARY 04
2000

7,580 vehicles recalled

2000 CHRYSLER 300M -- Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles. The molding flash on the primary lever may prevent the operation of the G-lock and tilt lock functions on some of the driver's side retractors.

If this occurs in a frontal crash situation, driver protection from the seat belt may be reduced, increasing the risk of injury.

Dealers will replace the left front retractor assemblies. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #00V033000 »

NHTSA Campaign #99V343000 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

DECEMBER 02
1999

350 vehicles recalled

2000 CHRYSLER 300M -- Vehicle description: Passenger and sport utility vehicles. The passenger air bag inflator assembly contains an incorrect inflator charge amount.

This condition could increase the risk of a passenger occupant injury under certain accident conditions.

Dealers will replace the air bag module with a correct module. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #99V343000 »