Recalls for 2000 Chrysler 300m

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2000 Chrysler 300M

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Announced at the New York Auto Show in March 1997 and introduced as early 1999 models in spring (May) 1998, the 300M sports sedan and luxury LHS were upscale versions of the second generation LH platform Concorde sedan, all built in Brampton, Ontario. The performance oriented 300M (picking up where the letter series 300s left off at 300L in 1965) was shorter than the LHS by about ten inches with reduced rear legroom and cargo capacity, but included a split folding rear seat for larger loads. Both had the 250 HP 3.5 liter V6 and were five seaters only (no front bench option). The 300M was smaller than the Concorde and LHS in EPA interior and cargo volume (105 cubic feet interior and 16.8 cargo volume vs. 107.3 and 18.7 respectively), though all three were in the EPA large class. Only minor trim and option selection changes followed for 2000.

Chrysler 300M Club: www.300mclub.org

Edmunds: www.edmunds.com/chrysler/300m/2000/review

Consumer Guide: consumerguide.com/used/1999-04-chrysler-300mlhs

2000 Consumer Guide review

DEFECT #1 - STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Posted on: 2001-09-10
Description
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.

Consequence
In the event of a crash, there is a potential for injury if the occupant's head were to contact the b-pillar.

Corrective Action
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 date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #2 - CHILD SEAT

Posted on: 2000-11-15
Description
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.

Consequence
In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.

Corrective Action
Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.

Notes
Owner notification began november 12, 2000.owners who do not receive the free owner's manual addendum within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #3 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

Posted on: 2000-02-10
Description
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The molding flash on the primary lever may prevent the operation of the g-lock and tilt lock functions on some of the driver's side retractors.

Consequence
If this occurs in a frontal crash situation, driver protection from the seat belt may be reduced, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the left front retractor assemblies.

Notes
Owner notification began march 18, 2000. 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 1-800-992-1997.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #4 - SEAT BELTS

Posted on: 2000-02-10
Description
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The seat belt shoulder height adjustable turning loop (atl) top mounting bolt was inadequately manufactured.

Consequence
The affected mounting bolts may not withstand sufficient force to function properly in certain impact situations, increasing the risk of injury to a belted occupant.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the shoulder belt height adjuster mounting bolts.

Notes
Owner notification began march 13, 2000. 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 1-800-992-1997.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #5 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Posted on: 1999-12-07
Description
Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles. The passenger air bag inflator assembly contains an incorrect inflator charge amount.

Consequence
This condition could increase the risk of a passenger occupant injury under certain accident conditions.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the air bag module with a correct module.

Notes
Owner notification began january 24, 2000.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 1-800-992-1997.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #6 - SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

Posted on: 2003-02-12
Description
On certain passenger vehicles, seat back recliner bolt breakage can occur resulting in the seat back reclining unexpectedly.

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.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
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).

DEFECT #7 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Posted on: 2009-04-07
Description
Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.

Consequence
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on may 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by sabersport.the list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .