2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER RECALL - #02V162000
RECALL FOR SEATS : FRONT ASSEMBLY : RECLINER
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE RIGHT REAR "65%" SEAT CENTER LOWER ANCHOR WAS MANUFACTURED WITH A WIRE DIAMETER THAT IS GREATER THAN THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE DIMENSION AS SPECIFIED IN THE STANDARD.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER |
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| Manufacturer |
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1999 - 10/24/2000 |
| Recalled on |
6/26/2002 |
| Influenced by |
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
11/4/2002 |
| # Affected |
77,000 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER |
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| Description |
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE RIGHT REAR "65%" SEAT CENTER LOWER ANCHOR WAS MANUFACTURED WITH A WIRE DIAMETER THAT IS GREATER THAN THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE DIMENSION AS SPECIFIED IN THE STANDARD. |
| Consequences |
IF THE CONNECTOR FOR A LATCH-TYPE CHILD RESTRAINT IS NOT ATTACHED CORRECTLY TO THE ANCHORAGE POINTS, THE RESTRAINT WILL NOT PROPERLY PROTECT A CHILD IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE RIGHT REAR SEAT CENTER ANCHOR AND, IF NECESSARY, RESIZE THE ANCHOR TO MEET THE DIAMETER SPECIFIED WITHIN THE STANDARD. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 4, 2002. 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. B21.ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER Recall for CHILD SEAT
2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY
2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
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Comments
5/23/2012 - daniel spina
I purchaced a 2001 pt cruiser and it overheats ,foglights not working bad switch ,get only 13 miles per gal ,have no book for car,sold to me with bent rim . dash is so dryrotted that it is cracking and vent for windshield is broken in peices,replaced all resistors and thermostat,only overheats while driving,just ordered new fan,cant aliegn front headlight ,have carfax report and nothing shows up for recalls being repaired ! car is now the biggest lemon I have ever owned !