Recall 06V-354: 2006 Dodge RAM 1500

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recall for seat belts, reported to NHTSA on Sep 14, 2006, covering about 159,741 vehicles.

NHTSA number
06V-354
Report date
Sep 14, 2006
Vehicles affected
159,741
Owners notified
Oct 20, 2006

The problem

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.

The risk

This can increase the risk of injury to a child seat occupant in the event of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace the front passenger seat belt. The recall began on october 20, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Notes

Daimlerchrysler 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 details

ManufacturerDAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
ComponentSeat Belts › Front
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance)
NHTSA campaign number06V354000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Dodge RAM 15002006All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 06V-354?

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.

How is recall 06V-354 fixed?

Dealers will replace the front passenger seat belt. The recall began on october 20, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.