USA RECALL #1 - Chrys;er recalls over 3,500 Pacifica Minivans for possible seat belt breakage issues.

 RECALL Subject : Center Passenger Seat Belts May Become Inoperable

Report Receipt Date: JUN 30, 2016 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V490000 

Component(s): SEAT BELTS 

Potential Number of Units Affected: 3,518 

All Products Associated with this Recall 

Details 

 

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

SUMMARY:

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2017 Pacifica vehicles manufactured February 22, 2016, through April 28, 2016. The center overhead seat belt stow clip may fracture and prevent use of the seat belt in the third-row and/or second-row center passenger seat (if so equipped).

CONSEQUENCE:

If passengers occupying the third-row and/or second-row center seats cannot use a seat belt, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

REMEDY:

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the third-row and, if necessary, second-row center overhead seat belt stow bezel, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S42.

NOTES:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.