Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge stratus. the contact stated that the door panel fractured without warning and the front driver seat controls failed to adjust the seat. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the driver seat and the front driver side panel needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 108,000.
01v005002/seat mounting bolts. driver's side seat moves when braking. consumer took the vehicle to dealer, and contacted the manufacturer, who was telling consumer that the vehicle described was not part of the recall. also vehicle is experiencing stiff steering. when turning left, driver can feel a rubbing noise through the steering wheel. this can only be felt when the driver is making a left turn. *ak *tt
Driver's seat - power controls - front up/down tilt not responsive. *ak