NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2001 Chrysler Lhs; the most frequently affected component is seats — recliner. Owners filed 30 complaints, most often about air bags.
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, seat back recliner bolt breakage can occur resulting in the seat back reclining unexpectedly.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Structure — Frame and membersCampaign 01V273000 · 02 Aug 2001
Problem: 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."
Risk: In the event of a crash, there is a potential for injury if the occupant's head were to contact the b-pillar.
Remedy: 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.
Child seatCampaign 00V366000 · 09 Nov 2000
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.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.
What owners complain about
Share of the 22 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Air bags8 · 36%
Structure7 · 32%
Electrical system6 · 27%
Exterior lighting2 · 9%
Steering2 · 9%
Seats1 · 5%
Fuel/propulsion system1 · 5%
Visibility/wiper1 · 5%
When complaints were filed
20022
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20055
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20094
20111
20141
20152
20161
20191
From owner complaints
Airbag clock spring defect! How many complaints need to filed before nhtsa responds to a major safety issue and investigates this for a possible recall? According to their guide lines, there is no specific number. Maybe they should consider all other vehicles manufactured by chrysler in 2001, in the same group size…
Splitting dashboard i noticed that is was a slight slit in the dashboard throughout the summer it started getting bigger, as time went on it has gotten almost half foot long. I paid to have it repaired it cracked again in the same spot, i tried to repair it myself and it didn't look too good so i took it in to have it…
Been having electrical problems on going with the interior lights blinking on and off even when the car is parked and ignition is off. The electrical problems occurs approximately every 5-6 months increments, causing the battery to go dead. Can be driving down the road and the car will just cut off. Have spoken with…
The air bag light comes on and stays on while consumer after the vehicle has been started. *yh
Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.