NHTSA Recall # | 157211 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 19V759000 |
MFG Compaign # | V91 |
Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Supplier | DODGE |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
Model Year | 2019 |
Component | SEATS |
Date of notification | 19/12/19 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 29/04/19 |
End date of manufacturing | 03/07/19 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 24/10/19 |
Report created | 24/10/19 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | 207 |
Estimated number of affected units | 30354 |
Defect summary | Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain 2019 dodge grand caravan vehicles. The welds on the outboard rear seat strikers for the second row bench and second row bucket seats may fail during a front impact crash. The front outboard seat strikers for the third row bench seats may fail in the event of a rear impact crash. In addition, the second row bench and second row bucket seats may not withstand the required loads. |
Consequence summary | If the seat strikers fail, the seat or seat belt may not adequately restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury. |
Corrective action | Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will weld in a striker reinforcement bracket on the second and third row outboard seat strikers, free of charge. The recall began december 19, 2019. Owners may contact fca us customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Fca's number for this recall is v91. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |