DAIMLER-CHRYSLER HAS ISSUED A RECALL (#729) ON DODGE SHADOWS INVOLVING THE BOLT IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT BACK. THE CAR WAS TAKEN ON 10/12/00 TO CRYSTAL AUTO MALL AT 220 RTE. 22 WEST, GREEN BROOK, NJ TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THEY TOOK THE CAR IN WHILE I WAITED, AND BROUGHT IT OUT AFTER 20 MINUTES, GAVE ME A RECEIPT AND TOLD ME THE JOB WAS DONE. TODAY, IT IS 10/21/00 AND I DECIDED TO LOOK AT THE REPLACEMENT BOLT ONLY TO FIND THAT THE ORIGINAL IS STILL IN IT'S PLACE. I WAS ISSUED A RECEIPT, AND WAS TOLD THE PROBLEM WAS FIXED. CLEARLY, I HAVE BEEN A VICTIM OF FRAUD FROM A VERY LARGE AUTO DEALER WHO HAS COMPROMISED MY SAFETY, MY FAMILY'S SAFETY, AND THOSE ON THE ROADS WHO MIGHT COLLIDE WITH ME IF THE RECALLED ITEM WERE TO FAIL WHILE DRIVING BECAUSE OF THE STUPIDITY AND NEGLIGENCE OF AN AUTO DEALER. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS AND IF YOU NEED YOU CAN CALL ME OR MY SON HUGO CAPELLO AT WORK AT (732) 667-2081. THANK YOU.
NHTSA complaint #734872 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mililani, HI
SEATS
CONSUMER WAS CHARGED DURING RECALL REPAIR (99V-212). MJS
NHTSA complaint #549355 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
S. Boston, MA
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
WHENEVER SEAT HAS TO BE PULLED FORWARD TO ENTER REAR, IT WOULD FAIL TO LATCH BACK INTO PLACE. CAN LEAN FORWARD TO FRONT SEAT FROM THE REAR & SEAT BACK, CAUSING DRIVER TO HIT STEERING WHEEL WHILE DRIVING.
NHTSA complaint #849339 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Chicago, IL
SEATS
CONSUMER HAS BEEN TRYING TO GET MANUFACTURER'S. RECALL NOTICE TO BE HONORED BY DEALER SINCE 25 AUG 98: SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA IN THIS MATTER.
NHTSA complaint #845491 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Chicago, IL
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
BOLT BROKE ON DRIVER'S SEAT, CAUSING T THE SEAT TO RECLINE ALL THE WAY BACK.
NHTSA complaint #843779 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Unknown, UNCrash1 injured
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
SEAT BACK COLLAPSED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE RESULTING IN BACK INJURY TO CONSUMER.
NHTSA complaint #530877 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Newton, IA
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
BOLT FOR THE SEAT BACK FAILED, UNABLE TO GET FIXED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS.
NHTSA complaint #543329 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Miami, FL
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
SEAT BACK BOLT RECALL REPAIR DENIED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS.
NHTSA complaint #539292 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Wynantskil, NY
SEATS
SEAT FAILED PRIOR TO SEAT BOLT RECALL.
NHTSA complaint #603997 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Avril Park, NY
SEATS
SEAT BOLT FAILED, CAUSING SEAT TO COLLAPSE PRIOR TO RECALL.
NHTSA complaint #520244 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Baton Roug, LA1 injured
SEATS
PASSENGER SEAT BROKE IN REAR END COLLISION, CAUSING INJURY.
NHTSA complaint #503246 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Aurora, IN
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBACK BOLT SHEARED OFF AND SEAT FELL BACK.
NHTSA complaint #986390 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lisbon, ME
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
PASSENGER FRONT SEAT BACK REST COLLAPSED BACKWARDS WITH OCCUPANT; NUT/SCREW THAT SECURES SEAT/BACK REST TOTALLY BROKE. TT
NHTSA complaint #973016 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Round Rock, TX
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
DRIVER AND PASSENGER BUCKET SEAT BACKS FALLS BACKWARDS INTERMITTENTLY WITH THE SLIGHEST MOVEMENT FROM OCCUPANTS. TT
NHTSA complaint #969005 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Miama, FL
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
DRIVER SEATBACK BROKE WHILE SITTING IN RECLINING POSITION. TT
NHTSA complaint #967841 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Brighton, MACrash1 injured
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
DRIVERS SIDE SEATBACK DID NOT HOLD DURING AN ACCIDENT BUT FLOPPED BACK AND FORTH. TT
NHTSA complaint #964739 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.