Recall
Jeep Grand Cherokee — 98V276000
NHTSA ID
98V276000
Make
Jeep
Model
Grand Cherokee
Years Affected
1999
Recall Date
1998-11-04
Component
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Units Affected
13,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELT RETRACTOR SPRING CAN DISENGAGE FROM THE REWIND MECHANISM, DISABLING THE RETRACTOR FUNCTION, AND PREVENTING THE BELT FROM FITTING SNUGLY AROUND THE OCCUPANT.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE RETRACTORS.