NHTSA Campaign 06V354000

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

Issued by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION · Reported Sep 14, 2006 · 159,741 vehicles affected

What's wrong

CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT MAY NOT BE ABLE TO TIGHTEN SECURELY ON CERTAIN MODEL CHILD SEATS.

Consequence

THIS CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO A CHILD SEAT OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 20, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
DODGE RAM 1500 2006 159,741

Source: NHTSA Campaign 06V354000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.