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2004 Chrysler 300m

Component

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, an internal hood latch component may have been manufactured with a crack, which could propagate and break, allowing the primary/secondary latch spring to disengage.

Corrective Action

this could result in loss of both primary and secondary hood latch function, allowing the hood to open without warning. this could increase the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the latch assembly. owner notification began on september 22, 2003. owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-992-1997.

2002 Chrysler 300m

Component

Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner

Consequence of Defect

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

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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.

2001 Chrysler 300m

Component

Structure:Frame And Members

Consequence of Defect

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."

Corrective Action

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

Recall Notes

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.

2001 Chrysler 300m

Component

Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner

Consequence of Defect

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

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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.

2001 Chrysler 300m

Component

Child Seat

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.

2000 Chrysler 300m

Component

Seat Belts

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the seat belt shoulder height adjustable turning loop (atl) top mounting bolt was inadequately manufactured.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the shoulder belt height adjuster mounting bolts.

2000 Chrysler 300m

Component

Air Bags:Frontal

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles. the passenger air bag inflator assembly contains an incorrect inflator charge amount.

Corrective Action

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

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the air bag module with a correct module.

2000 Chrysler 300m

Component

Structure:Frame And Members

Consequence of Defect

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."

Corrective Action

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

Recall Notes

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.

2000 Chrysler 300m

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Retractor

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the left front retractor assemblies.

2000 Chrysler 300m

Component

Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner

Consequence of Defect

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

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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.

2000 Chrysler 300m

Component

Child Seat

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.

1999 Chrysler 300m

Component

Seat Belts

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the seat belt shoulder height adjustable turning loop (atl) top mounting bolt was inadequately manufactured.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the shoulder belt height adjuster mounting bolts.

1999 Chrysler 300m

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, the floor shifter ignition-park interlock may fail and allow the shifter to be moved out of the park position with the key removed. an inoperative interlock may also allow the key to be removed when the shifter has not been placed in the park position.

Corrective Action

either circumstance may result in the vehicle rolling away without warning.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a new load-limiting push rod into the floor shifter lever of the affected vehicles. owner notification began on june 14, 2004. owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

1999 Chrysler 300m

Component

Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner

Consequence of Defect

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

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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.

1998 Chrysler 300m

Component

Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner

Consequence of Defect

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

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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.