NHTSA Campaign #97V081002

1997 Chrysler Sebring Recall

Seats: Front Assembly: Head Restraint

Issued August 8, 1997 · Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION

Affected model years
1997
Component
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Vehicles affected
1,083
Report received
August 8, 1997

Summary

THE HEADREST GUIDE BRACKET WAS IMPROPERLY WELDED TO THE SEAT BACK FRAME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BACK ASSEMBLIES ONLY.

Consequence

THE HEADREST SUPPORT BRACKET CAN BREAK, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY WITH A NEW ASSEMBLY.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 31, 1997. NOTE: 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 CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

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