| Issue ID | 645628 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10204000 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | CHRYSLER |
| Model | CONCORDE |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| File date | 21/08/07 |
| Component | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chrysler concorde. While accelerating from a stop, the back of the driver seat reclined to the floor without warning. The contact pulled off the road and noticed that the entire seat failed. Chrysler stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 03v035000 (seats:front assembly:recliner). The manufacturer stated that they would not repair the seat again for free and would not provide reimbursement for the repairs. The current and failure mileages were 53,000. Updated 01-14-08. *kb a local mechanic replaced the seat track and tie rod end. Updated 12/12/07. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 53000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BOYNTON BEACH, FL |
| VIN pattern | 2C3HD36M62HXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 12/07/04 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
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| Dealer's name | MOROONE |
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