The problem
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.
The risk
In the event of a crash, the child seat May not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.
The fix
Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 00V-366 (00V366000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 957 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Component | Child seat |
| Report date | November 9, 2000 |
| Owners notified | November 12, 2000 |
| Vehicles affected | 1,211,756 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
- 2000 Chrysler 300M
- 2001 Chrysler 300M
- 2000 Chrysler Cirrus
- 2000 Chrysler Concorde
- 2001 Chrysler Concorde
- 2000 Chrysler LHS
- 2001 Chrysler LHS
- 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser
- 2001 Chrysler Sebring
- 2001 Dodge Dakota
- 2001 Dodge Durango
- 2000 Dodge Intrepid
- 2001 Dodge Intrepid
- 2000 Dodge Neon
- 2001 Dodge Neon
- 2001 Dodge Ram
- 2000 Dodge Stratus
- 2001 Dodge Stratus
- 2000 Dodge Viper
- 2001 Dodge Viper
- 2001 Jeep Cherokee
- 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- 2001 Jeep Wrangler
- 2000 Plymouth Breeze
- 2000 Plymouth Neon
- 2001 Plymouth Neon
- 2000 Plymouth Prowler
- 2001 Plymouth Prowler
Owner complaints about the other / not specified
- 2000 Chrysler 300M other problems 8
- 2001 Chrysler 300M other problems 6
- 2000 Chrysler Cirrus other problems 2
- 2000 Chrysler Concorde other problems 2
- 2000 Chrysler LHS other problems 2
- 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser other problems 33
- 2001 Chrysler Sebring other problems 2
- 2001 Dodge Dakota other problems 12
- 2001 Dodge Durango other problems 13
- 2000 Dodge Intrepid other problems 13
- 2001 Dodge Intrepid other problems 2
- 2000 Dodge Neon other problems 8
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 00V-366 repair free?
Yes. Chrysler dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 1,211,756 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.