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Front: buckle assemblyRecall 95V-005 · 1994 Dodge RAM

CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 95V-005 covers 185,000 1994 Dodge RAM for a front: buckle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on January 18, 1995.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected185,0001 model
ReportedJan 18, 1995Owners notified Mar 23, 1995
Complaints since18Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 95V005000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

The problem

THE CINCH BAR COMPONENT WITHIN THE PASSENGER SIDE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY SHATTERS CAUSING THE BELT TO RELEASE.

The risk

THE PASSENGER WOULD NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED AND COULD BE INJURED IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CINCH BAR WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED PART.

SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS; ACTIVE RESTRAINTS; BELT BUCKLES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Dodge RAM1994

Built from July 1, 1993 to July 1, 1994. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.

Background

The investigation behind this recall

  1. SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILUREEA94019 · closed Jan 30, 1995
    NHTSA