NHTSA Recall 00V366000: Child seat
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,211,756 vehicles. It affects 19 models including the Chrysler 300M.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V366000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 957 |
| Component | CHILD SEAT |
| Report received | November 9, 2000 |
| Owner notification | November 12, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.
Notes
Owner notification began november 12, 2000.owners who do not receive the free owner's manual addendum within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V366000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chrysler 300M | 2000, 2001 |
| Chrysler Cirrus | 2000 |
| Chrysler Concorde | 2000, 2001 |
| Chrysler Lhs | 2000, 2001 |
| Chrysler Pt Cruiser | 2001 |
| Chrysler Sebring | 2001 |
| Dodge Dakota | 2001 |
| Dodge Durango | 2001 |
| Dodge Intrepid | 2000, 2001 |
| Dodge Neon | 2000, 2001 |
| Dodge RAM | 2001 |
| Dodge Stratus | 2000, 2001 |
| Dodge Viper | 2000, 2001 |
| Jeep Cherokee | 2001 |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2001 |
| Jeep Wrangler | 2001 |
| Plymouth Breeze | 2000 |
| Plymouth Neon | 2000, 2001 |
| Plymouth Prowler | 2000, 2001 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.