Dodge Recall 01V-233: Seat belts – anchorage

Affected: 2001 Dodge Dakota. Filed with NHTSA on July 5, 2001, covering about 104,252 vehicles.

The problem

Vehicle description: quad cab pickup trucks. The front outboard lower seat belt anchor bolts May not be tightened correctly.

The risk

An improperly tightened seat belt anchor May not provide the anticipated level of occupant restraint in a crash.

The fix

Dealers will inspect the driver and passenger side lower seat belt anchor bolts and tighten to specification. Owner notification began July 19, 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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign01V-233 (01V233000)
Manufacturer number989
ManufacturerChrysler (FCA US, LLC)
ComponentSeat belts › Front › Anchorage
Report dateJuly 5, 2001
Owners notifiedJuly 19, 2001
Vehicles affected104,252
Initiated byNHTSA investigation

Vehicles covered

Owner complaints about the seat belts

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 01V-233 repair free?

Yes. Dodge dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will inspect the driver and passenger side lower seat belt anchor bolts and tighten to specification. Owner notification began July 19, 2001.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 104,252 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.