Safety Recall NHTSA · 98V048000 Reported March 12, 1998

Chrysler/seat belt

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · Seat Belts · 2,427 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
98V048000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Seat Belts
Vehicles Affected
2,427
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 12, 1998

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicle. the front seat belt shoulder turning loop anchors were not properly heat treated and are not properly hardened.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a vehicle crash, the front seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of serious injury.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the front seat shoulder belt turning loop on these vehicles.

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 98V048000 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 98V048000

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

What is recall 98V048000?

NHTSA recall 98V048000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on March 12, 1998. It addresses: Chrysler/seat belt. The recall affects approximately 2,427 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 98V048000 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.