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Vehicle recall 97V149000 · September 9, 1997

Dodge Caravan, Dodge Grand Caravan and 3 more models

Vehicle description: passenger mini-vans.

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

Summary
Vehicle description: passenger mini-vans. The center rear seat, right outboard side, safety belt anchor hook can become unattached from the body anchor position.
Consequence
In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the anchor hook retaining clip with a revised profile clip and a cover plate.
Notes
Owner notification began December 8, 1997. 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 Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
97V149000
Reported to NHTSA
September 9, 1997
Filed by
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Owner notification
December 8, 1997
Vehicles potentially affected
1,100,000
Initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components
Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Recall 97V149000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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