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Summary:
Chrysler has recalled certain 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 models because the front passenger seat belt may not be able to tighten properly on certain child seats. This can increase the risk of injury to a child in the event of a crash. Dealers will replace the front passenger seat belt.
Model Year(s): 2006
Mfr's Report Date:
October 20, 2006
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 06V354000
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 159741
Summary: 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 DAIMLER CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Notes: DAIMLER CHRYSLER RECALL NO. F41. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Recall data provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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