Vehicle recall 03V035000 · February 5, 2003

Chrysler 300M, Chrysler Concorde and 2 more models

On certain passenger vehicles, seat back recliner bolt breakage can occur resulting in the seat back reclining unexpectedly.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, seat back recliner bolt breakage can occur resulting in the seat back reclining unexpectedly.
Consequence: If the seat back unexpectedly reclines while the car is being driven, it could result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the recliner bolts. Owner notification began on April 23, 2003. 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. C04. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 03V035000
Reported to NHTSA: February 5, 2003
Filed by: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Manufacturer campaign: C04
Owner notification: April 23, 2003
Vehicles potentially affected: 1,066,000
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Seats › Front assembly › Recliner

Recall 03V035000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Chrysler 300M (1998-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998
Chrysler Concorde (1998-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998
Chrysler LHS (1998-2001): 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998
Dodge Intrepid (1998-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998

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