Recall 02V162000: Child Restraint Anchor Modification

DEFECT: Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 225, Child Restraint Anchorage Systems. The right rear seat center lower anchor was manufactured with a wire diameter that is greater than the maximum allowable dimension as specified in the standard, inhibiting the attachment of a LATCH-type child restraint. If the connector for a LATCH-type child restraint is not attached correctly to the anchorage points, the restraint will not properly protect a child in the event of a crash.


REMEDY: Dealers will inspect the right rear seat center anchor and, if necessary, resize the anchor to meet the diameter specified within the standard. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification is expected to begin during September or October 2002. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403.