Coalition to Recall the Gen3

This is step 3 in the process needed to recall the Gen3.
Step 1 - Step 2 - Step 3

Our mission is to show strength in numbers in urging DaimlerChrysler to recall the Gen3 seat belt buckles and replace them free of charge with a safer alternative. By joining the Coalition, you will receive updates about our progress, any change in DaimlerChrysler's response, etc. We will not use your information for any other purpose.

If you join now, you will receive a free one-year subscription to the Center for Auto Safety, a non-profit industry watchdog group dedicated to making our highways safer! Here's what you get with your free membership:

The Lemon Times, a quarterly newsletter for CAS members highlighting consumer actions and findings of CAS. The Times alerts members to secret warranties, recalls, safety defects and includes advice on airbag safety, salvage cars sold as new, lemon laws and much, much more. A $25 value!
The 2003 Car Book, an updated guide with tips for buying a new 2003 model -- car, van, truck or SUV. The Car Book presents the latest safety ratings, dealer prices, fuel economy, insurance premiums, maintenance costs, tires, as well as a chart of state lemon laws. A $35 value!

To Join the Coalition to Recall the Gen3 and receive your free Lemon Times and 2003 Car Book, we need the following information:

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Yvonne and Bart, 1996

Our Goal is to save lives and families by alerting the public to the defective and dangerous seatbelt buckle known as the "Generation 3" or Gen seat belt buckle installed in many Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep products, and to urge DaimlerChrysler Corp. to replace these belts with safer alternatives.

To date, we are aware of 14 deaths and 21 serious injuries resulting from a Gen3 seatbelt coming unlatched during an accident - just when the driver or passenger was relying on it to keep them safe. Among the latest to die are two members of a Houston family, along with a child who is now paralyzed. We must alert the public and keep more families from suffering this kind of devastating tragedy!

Coalition President: Yvonne Moran, Corpus Christi, TX. Yvonne's husband, Bart, was killed in December, 1996, when the seat belt of his new 1997 Dodge Caravan came unlatched during a low-speed roll-over.

Other Actions You Can Take

Contact your dealer and ask him to replace your seat belts with the Gen4 design. Ask to make an official complaint.
Contact DaimlerChrysler at www.DaimlerChrysler.com, or call 1-800-992-1997.
Tell your friends. You may help save their lives, too.

Congratulations, You have completed all the action steps that will help us get the Gen3 recalled! But one last thing. Please let us know if you sent a complaint to NHTSA or a dealer with just a quick report through info@unsafebelts.com. (give us your name so we know it's you). And, let us know what your dealer had to say. We will share helpful tips and information with other members. THANK YOU!