1987 DODGE RAM 50
1 recalls, 12 complaints - 3 TSBs
95V103003 May 24, 1995
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Consequence
THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SUR... Read more
Complaint Statistics
12 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 9 |
| STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM | 1 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Feb 12, 1999
SEAT BELT BUCKLE RECALL WORK NOT DONE DUE TO DEALERSHIP HAVING NO KNOWLEDGE OF RECALL.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Sep 8, 1997
THE RECALL WAS TAKING CARE OF AUGUST 12. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TAKEN BACK ON THE 14TH BECAUSE THE BELT BUCKLE WOULD NOT BUCKLE. RECALL- 95V103003. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Aug 27, 1997
RECALL 95V-103003 ; DEALERS HAVE NOT SERVICED VEHICLE FOR RECALL ON SEATBELT BUCKLES FOR 3 YEARS BECAUSE OF PARTS. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Apr 7, 1997
OWNER STATES THAT SHE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR SEAT BELT BUCKLES AND WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERS THAT THE WORK WAS REPAIRED WHEN IT REALLY WASN'T. OWNER ALSO NOTES THAT DEALERS THEN TOLD HER THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jul 9, 1996
MR. BENTTI CALLED DODGE AND DODGE SAID THAT THERE ISN'T A RECALL ON THE SEAT BELTS. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jun 19, 1996
Incident date: Jun 12, 1996
THE DRIVER'S SEATBELT BUCKLE IS BROKEN AND WILL NOT LATCH.PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jun 3, 1995
Incident date: Jan 17, 1994
THE MIDDLE SEAT BELT BUCKLE NEVER LOCKED AT 68,66O MILES. TT
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Jun 3, 1995
Incident date: Jan 27, 1989
REPLACED NOISY STEERING BOX GEAR. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jun 3, 1995
Incident date: Jan 27, 1989
ENGINE OIL LEAK. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Jun 3, 1995
Incident date: Jan 7, 1994
CARBURETOR FAILED DUE TO CORROSION. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
May 30, 1995
Incident date: Jan 30, 1992
TWO REPLACEMENTS OF PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT BECAUSE OF LATCHING DEFICIENCY. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
May 22, 1995
Incident date: May 22, 1995
TWO OF THREE SEAT BELTS WILL NOT LATCH, TWO HAVE BROKEN PIECES INSIDE. TT
Technical Service Bulletins, 1987 DODGE RAM 50
3 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
9002688
Feb 13, 2013
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
68069384A$, R8069384A$, 68086182A$, R8027067A$, RL002012A$ - Gasket, Cylinder Head Cover Before replacing injectors for Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, and/or P0206, please make sure that the wiring loom and/or
9002688
Feb 13, 2013
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
68069384A$, R8069384A$, 68086182A$, R8027067A$, RL002012A$ - Gasket, Cylinder Head Cover Before replacing injectors for Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, and/or P0206, please make sure that the wiring loom and/or
9002688
Feb 13, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
68069384A$, R8069384A$, 68086182A$, R8027067A$, RL002012A$ - Gasket, Cylinder Head Cover Before replacing injectors for Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, and/or P0206, please make sure that the wiring loom and/or
NHTSA Safety Investigations, DODGE RAM 50
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA88006
Opened: Nov 3, 1987 , Closed: Apr 1, 1988
STEERING OUTPUT SHAFT
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER:BOTH CHRYSLER AND MITSUBISHIINDEPENDENTLY CONCLUDED THAT THE FAILURES WERE DUE TO SEVERE IMPACT LOADINGTRANSMITTED TO THE SHAFT BY THE STEERING LINKAGE SYSTEM -- IN OTHER WORDSSHAFT FAILURE IS THE RESULT, NOT THE CAUSE, OF THE ALLEGED COLLISIONCIRCUMSTANCES.M... Read more
PE87037
Opened: Jul 1, 1987 , Closed: Nov 3, 1987
PITMAN ARM FAILURE
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER:BOTH CHRYSLER AND MITSUBISHIINDEPENDENTLY CONCLUDED THAT THE FAILURES WERE DUE TO SEVERE IMPACT LOADINGTRANSMITTED TO THE SHAFT BY THE STEERING LINKAGE SYSTEM -- IN OTHER WORDSSHAFT FAILURE IS THE RESULT, NOT THE CAUSE, OF THE ALLEGED COLLISIONCIRCUMSTANCES.M... Read more
DODGE RAM 50 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the DODGE RAM 50 across all model years (1984, 1991).
8
Total Recalls
36
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths