Recall 01V-233: 2001 Dodge Dakota

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recall for seat belts, reported to NHTSA on Jul 5, 2001, covering about 104,252 vehicles.

NHTSA number
01V-233
Report date
Jul 5, 2001
Vehicles affected
104,252
Owners notified
Jul 19, 2001

The problem

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 fix

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.

Notes

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerDAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
ComponentSeat Belts › Front › Anchorage
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number01V233000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Dodge Dakota2001All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 01V-233?

Vehicle description: quad cab pickup trucks. The front outboard lower seat belt anchor bolts may not be tightened correctly.

How is recall 01V-233 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.