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NHTSA Recall 02V076000: Seat belts: rear/other

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 545,311 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Chrysler Town and Country.

545,311
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2002
owners notified (June 3)
NHTSA campaign02V076000
Manufacturer campaignB09
ComponentSEAT BELTS › REAR/OTHER
Report receivedMarch 8, 2002
Owner notificationJune 3, 2002
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

On certain minivans, some trim material can loosen and drop into the rear outboard seat belt assembly, causing the seat belt to become inoperative.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the trim with foam blockers and inspect and replace all 3rd row seat belt assemblies. Owner notification began june 3, 2002. 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.

Notes

Daimlerchrysler recall no. B09.also, customers can 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 02V076000

Make and modelModel years
Chrysler Town and Country1997, 1998, 1999
Dodge Caravan1997, 1998, 1999
Plymouth Voyager1997, 1998, 1999

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.