Safety Recall NHTSA · 97V231000 Reported December 15, 1997

Chrysler/integrated child seat harness

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · N/A · 900 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
97V231000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
900
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 15, 1997

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger minivans equipped with integrated child seats. the shoulder harness restraint webbing was incorrectly routed around the metal reinforcement bar on these seats.

Safety Consequence

The child seat occupant may not be properly restrained in the event of a collision.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the routing of the shoulder belt webbing and any found incorrect will be properly routed.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference recall ID 97V231000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 97V231000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 97V231000?

NHTSA recall 97V231000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on December 15, 1997. It addresses: Chrysler/integrated child seat harness. The recall affects approximately 900 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 97V231000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.