Recall - Second Row Seat Belt Retractor Non-Compliance: Overview
September 2011Safety Recall L17
Second Row Seatbelt Retractors
Models
2008-2009 (VB) Dodge Sprinter
NOTE:
This recall applies only to the above vehicles equipped with second or third row seats (sales code CFA or CFB).
IMPORTANT:
Some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer used vehicle inventory. Dealers should complete this recall service on these vehicles before retail delivery. Dealers should also perform this recall on vehicles in for service. Involved vehicles can be determined by using the VIP inquiry process.
Subject
The second row seatbelts on about 1,300 of the above vehicles were not certified to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208 "Occupant Crash Protection" and No. 209 "Seatbelt Assemblies." This could increase the risk of injury to a second row seat occupant during certain crash conditions.
Repair
The second and third row seatbelts must be inspected and replaced if required.
NOTE:
Because the second and third row seats have interchangeable locations within the vehicle, both rows of seats have to be inspected, but only one seat may require seatbelt replacement.
Parts Information
Special Tools
No special tools are required to perform this service procedure.
Completion Reporting and Reimbursement Dealer Notification
Claims for vehicles that have been serviced must be submitted on the DealerCONNECT Claim Entry Screen located on the Service tab. Claims submitted will be used by Chrysler to record recall service completions and provide dealer payments.
Use the labor operation numbers and time allowances shown.
Dealer Notification
To view this notification on DealerCONNECT, select "Global Recall System" on the Service tab, then click on the description of this notification.
Owner Notification and Service Scheduling
All involved vehicle owners known to Chrysler are being notified of the service requirement by first class mail. They are requested to schedule appointments for this service with their dealers. A generic copy of the owner letter is included.
Enclosed with each owner letter is an Owner Notification postcard to allow owners to update our records if applicable.
Dealers are encouraged to consider alternative scheduling and servicing approaches for this recall. This repair does not require hoists or other full service facility special equipment and is a Chrysler Mobile Service approved repair.
Vehicle Lists, Global Recall System, VIP and Dealer Follow Up
All involved vehicles have been entered into the DealerCONNECT Global Recall System (GRS) and Vehicle Information Plus (VIP) for dealer inquiry as needed.
GRS provides involved dealers with an updated VIN list of their incomplete vehicles. The owner's name, address and phone number are listed if known. Completed vehicles are removed from GRS within several days of repair claim submission.
To use this system, click on the "Service" tab and then click on "Global Recall System." Your dealer's VIN list for each recall displayed can be sorted by: those vehicles that were unsold at recall launch, those with a phone number, city, zip code, or VIN sequence.
Dealers must perform this repair on all unsold vehicles before retail delivery. Dealers should also use the VIN list to follow up with all owners to schedule appointments for this repair.
Recall VIN lists may contain confidential, restricted owner name and address information that was obtained from the Department of Motor Vehicles of various states. Use of this information is permitted for this recall only and is strictly prohibited from all other use.
Additional Information
If you have any questions or need assistance in completing this action, please contact your Service and Parts District Manager.
Customer Services / Field Operations
Chrysler Group LLC