2001 Dodge Intrepid Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2001 Dodge Intrepid. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 03V035000Feb 5, 20031,066,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
  Covers: Dodge Intrepid 1998–2002, Chrysler 300M 1998–2002, Concorde 1998–2002 +1 more

  Reported issue: On certain passenger vehicles, seat back recliner bolt breakage can occur resulting in the seat back reclining unexpectedly.

  Possible 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.

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• 01V273000Aug 2, 2001282,470 vehicles potentially affected
  Structure › Frame and members
  Covers: Dodge Intrepid 2000–2001, Chrysler LHS 2000–2001, Concorde 2000–2001 +1 more

  Reported issue: 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."

  Possible 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…

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• 00V366000Nov 9, 20001,211,756 vehicles potentially affected
  Child seat
  Covers: Dodge Intrepid 2000–2001, Plymouth Neon 2000–2001, Dodge Neon 2000–2001 +16 more

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible 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.

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