NHTSA Recall 01V310000: Child seat
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 52,649 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Chrysler Town and Country.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V310000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 996 |
| Component | CHILD SEAT |
| Report received | October 4, 2001 |
| Owner notification | October 8, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: certain MINI vans fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." the owner manuals supplied with these vehicles do not indicate which seating positions are equipped with tether anchorages and child restraint anchorage systems as required by the standard.
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 the necessary child restraint system information. Owner notification is expected to begin october 8, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free information within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Notes
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 01V310000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chrysler Town and Country | 2002 |
| Chrysler Voyager | 2002 |
| Dodge Caravan | 2002 |
| Dodge Grand Caravan | 2002 |
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.