Structure: body: roof and pillars
- Component
- Structure: body: roof and pillars
- Manufacturer
- DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTL
- Vehicles affected
- 108
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2004-02-25
- Owners notified
- 2004-04-07
Defect description
CERTAIN CARGO VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTION FOR RETROFITTING WITH A PARTITION WALL, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." THE INTERIOR ROOF FOAM INSERTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED.
Safety risk
THIS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS DURING CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL ROOF FOAM INSERTS IF FOUND MISSING. THIS RECALL BEGAN APRIL 7, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.