The contact's father owned a 2001 Dodge Intrepid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: NHTSA Campaign Number: 03V035000 (Seats) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list as the vehicle was totaled. The local dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact stated …
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The contact's father owned a 2001 Dodge Intrepid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: NHTSA Campaign Number: 03V035000 (Seats) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list as the vehicle was totaled. The local dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact stated that the vehicle was donated to the local fire department and no longer exists.
NHTSA ODI #11519831
110,500 miles · Jun 10, 2008
SeatsInjury
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE INTREPID. THE CONTACT BACKED HER VEHICLE OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AT 2 MPH, PLACED IT INTO DRIVE, AND BARELY DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHEN THE DRIVER'S SEAT COLLAPSED. FRANTICALLY, SHE SHIFTED INTO PARK AND STOPPED THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT A PLASTIC PIECE ON ONE OF THE SEAT ARM…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE INTREPID. THE CONTACT BACKED HER VEHICLE OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AT 2 MPH, PLACED IT INTO DRIVE, AND BARELY DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHEN THE DRIVER'S SEAT COLLAPSED. FRANTICALLY, SHE SHIFTED INTO PARK AND STOPPED THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT A PLASTIC PIECE ON ONE OF THE SEAT ARMS WAS STRIPPED, WHICH CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE REPAIR COST WOULD TOTAL APPROXIMATELY $955. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED A MINOR STRAIN IN HER SHOULDER DUE TO THE SUDDEN SEAT COLLAPSE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 110,968 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 110,500. UPDATED 07/15/08 *BF THE SEAT ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY WAS BROKEN. UPDATED 07/15/08 *JB
NHTSA ODI #10230423
Mileage unknown · Oct 13, 2004
Electrical SystemEquipmentExterior Lighting
NASTY SMELL FROM A/C, SUSPENSION/AXLES AND OTHER PROBLEMS WITH DODGE INTREPID. *BF THERE WERE SCRATCHES ON THE COVER OF THE RADIO PROGRAM, PROBLEMS WITH THE WINDOW AND DOOR LOCK, THE RIGHT PASSENGER FRONT HAD PIN HOLES, THE FRONT END WAS LOUD GRABBING AND KNOCKING, THE DRIVER DOOR WINDOW DISPLAYED A THUMP NOISE AND THE MOTOR…
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NASTY SMELL FROM A/C, SUSPENSION/AXLES AND OTHER PROBLEMS WITH DODGE INTREPID. *BF THERE WERE SCRATCHES ON THE COVER OF THE RADIO PROGRAM, PROBLEMS WITH THE WINDOW AND DOOR LOCK, THE RIGHT PASSENGER FRONT HAD PIN HOLES, THE FRONT END WAS LOUD GRABBING AND KNOCKING, THE DRIVER DOOR WINDOW DISPLAYED A THUMP NOISE AND THE MOTOR ON THE WINDOW CONTINUED TO RUN EVEN AFTER THE WINDOW WAS CLOSED, THE PASSENGER SEAT COVER HAD A BIG GAUGE WHICH WAS MADE ON THE CONSOLE AND THE GLOVE BOX COVER DOOR, THERE WERE SPOTS ON THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT HEAD LIGHT INSIDE OF THE GLASS, THE ENGINE WOULD SURGE, THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR MADE SQUEAKING NOISES, AIR BAG LIGHT WAS INTERMITTENT, SPEAKER DAMAGE, THE RIGHT AND LEFT FRONT WINDOWS SQUEAKED MOSTLY ON THE LEFT SIDE MOTOR, THE RIGHT WINDOW DID NOT WORK AT ALL, THE LEFT REAR ANCHOR COVER WAS BROKEN, THE BRAKES WERE NOISY, THE ENGINE LIGHT WAS INTERMITTENT, THE TIRE EXPERIENCED EXCESSIVE WEAR, AND THERE WAS A GRABBING ON RIGHT TURNS. RECALL#03V035000. *SC
NHTSA ODI #10097265
84,000 miles · May 11, 2004
Seats
RECALL NO.#03V035000, SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLT: THE RECALL WAS DONE ON THE VEHICLE BUT NOW THE SEAT MOTOR HAS DROPPED DOWN UNDER THE SEAT. THE CONSUMER CLAIMED THAT THERE WAS NO PROBLEMS WITH THE SEAT MOTOR BEFORE THE RECALL. *JB *NM
NHTSA ODI #10065491
Mileage unknown · Jul 7, 2003
EquipmentSeatsCrashInjury
I WAS A VICTIM OF AN ACCIDENT, ANOTHER VEHICLE HAD STRUCK ME IN THE REAR OF MY VEHICLE. UPON INPACT THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT THAT I WAS SITTING IN HAD TOTALLY COLAPSED BACKWARD. INJURIES WHERE SUSTAINED TO NECK AND BACK WHICH WAS CONFIRMED BY MEDICAL EXPERTISE. I TRULY BELIEVE THAT THE INJURIES WHERE FROM THE SEAT BREAKING, GIVING…
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I WAS A VICTIM OF AN ACCIDENT, ANOTHER VEHICLE HAD STRUCK ME IN THE REAR OF MY VEHICLE. UPON INPACT THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT THAT I WAS SITTING IN HAD TOTALLY COLAPSED BACKWARD. INJURIES WHERE SUSTAINED TO NECK AND BACK WHICH WAS CONFIRMED BY MEDICAL EXPERTISE. I TRULY BELIEVE THAT THE INJURIES WHERE FROM THE SEAT BREAKING, GIVING NO SUPPORT THUS ALLOWING MY BODY TO JOLT BACKWARD AND BOUNCE AROUND.THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFTEY HAZARD THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BEFORE LIVES ARE LOST. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10025513
Mileage unknown · May 27, 2003
Seats
AFTER MAKING AN APPOINTMENT FOR RECALL REPAIRS THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE SEAT RECLINING BOLT (RECALL NUMBER 03 V 035 000). *NLM. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10021614
34,302 miles · Feb 19, 2003
Seats
DISHMAN DODGE; 7700 EAST SPRAGUE AVENUE; SPOKANE, WA 99212 FAILED TO PERFORM DOT MANUFACTURER DRIVERS SEAT RECALL SERVICE 19-FEB-2003 (REFERENCE INVOICE NO. DOCS66853) STATING NO KNOWLEDGE OF RECALL ANNOUNCEMENT.
NHTSA ODI #10007808
Mileage unknown · Jan 14, 2002
SeatsInjury
RECALL 01V273000; HEAD PROTECTION DEVICE LOCATED ABOVE CENTER DOOR SUPPPORT AT B-PILLAR, HAS SHARP CORNERS, AND IS CAUSING SLIGHT INJURIES TO DRIVER'S HEAD. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN THE SEAT BACK RECLINING UNEXPECTEDLY.
Consequence & remedy
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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES (NON-SUNROOF ONLY) FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IF THE OCCUPANT'S HEAD WERE TO CONTACT THE B-PILLAR.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE SENT A STORAGE BIN ACCESSORY UNIT THAT CAN BE ATTACHED TO THE B-PILLAR ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. HOWEVER, IF AN OWNER WISHES, THE DEALER CAN PERFORM THE INSTALLATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 17, 2001. 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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THE OWNER'S MANUALS FOR THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING INSTRUCTIONS THAT PROVIDE A STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE, INCLUDING DIAGRAMS, FOR PROPERLY ATTACHING A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM'S TETHER STRAP TO THE TETHER ANCHORAGE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
BASED ON THE LOW FAILURE RATE, THE ABSENCE OF FAILURES OVER THE PAST YEAR, THE ABSENCE OF INJURIES, AND ODI'S FIELD INVESTIGATION OF INCIDENT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. SEE ATTACHED REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
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Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal
BASED ON THE LOW FAILURE RATE, THE ABSENCE OF FAILURES OVER THE PAST YEAR, THE ABSENCE OF INJURIES, AND ODI'S FIELD INVESTIGATION OF INCIDENT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. SEE ATTACHED REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Vehicle Speed Control:cables
BASED ON THE LOW FAILURE RATE, THE ABSENCE OF FAILURES OVER THE PAST YEAR, THE ABSENCE OF INJURIES, AND ODI'S FIELD INVESTIGATION OF INCIDENT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. SEE ATTACHED REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Vehicle Speed Control
BASED ON THE LOW FAILURE RATE, THE ABSENCE OF FAILURES OVER THE PAST YEAR, THE ABSENCE OF INJURIES, AND ODI'S FIELD INVESTIGATION OF INCIDENT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. SEE ATTACHED REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
BASED ON THE LOW FAILURE RATE, THE ABSENCE OF FAILURES OVER THE PAST YEAR, THE ABSENCE OF INJURIES, AND ODI'S FIELD INVESTIGATION OF INCIDENT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. SEE ATTACHED REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
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