Recall 03V-035: 1998–2002 Chrysler 300M, 1998–2002 Chrysler Concorde and 2 more

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recall for seats, reported to NHTSA on Feb 5, 2003, covering about 1,066,000 vehicles.

NHTSA number

03V-035

Report date

Feb 5, 2003

Vehicles affected

1,066,000

Owners notified

Apr 23, 2003

The problem

On certain passenger vehicles, seat back recliner bolt breakage can occur resulting in the seat back reclining unexpectedly.

The risk

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.

The fix

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.

Notes

Daimlerchrysler recall no. C04. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

Manufacturer	DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Component	Seats › Front Assembly › Recliner
Recall started by	the manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number	03V035000

Vehicles in this recall

Vehicle	Model years
Chrysler 300M	1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002	All years
Chrysler Concorde	1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002	All years
Chrysler LHS	1998, 1999, 2000, 2001	All years
Dodge Intrepid	1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002	All 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 03V-035?

On certain passenger vehicles, seat back recliner bolt breakage can occur resulting in the seat back reclining unexpectedly.

How is recall 03V-035 fixed?

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.