1998–2002 Chrysler 300M, 1998–2002 Chrysler Concorde, 1998–2001 Chrysler LHS and 1 other model Recall: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR…
NHTSA campaign 03V035000 · Seats · filed Feb 5, 2003 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN THE SEAT BACK RECLINING UNEXPECTEDLY.
The risk
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.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. C04. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
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More Chrysler 300M recalls
- 1999 Chrysler 300M and 8 other models — ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FLOOR SHIFTER…
- 2004 Chrysler 300M and 1 other model — ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, AN INTERNAL HOOD LATCH…
- 2000–2001 Chrysler 300M and 3 other models — VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES…
- 2000–2001 Chrysler 300M and 18 other models — VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP…
- 1999–2000 Chrysler 300M and 4 other models — VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 03V035000 (manufacturer number C04). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.