| Issue ID | 738632 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10283631 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 18/10/06 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The driver's seat track failed in my 2005 dodge ram. My truck had just over 12,000 miles and was still in new condition and has never been abused. The i have the upgraded fully adjustable seat in my new truck. Once the seat track failed the seat had around six inches of free-play forward and back. I would apply the brakes and the seat would lunge forward toward the dash. As i would accelerate the seat would lunge backward. I refused to drive the vehicle until it was repaired as i didn't feel safe driving it. The dealer replaced the seat track for me since it was under warranty. The technicians working on my truck said that they were concerned for my safety with this seat track. They suggested that i would surely break at least my legs in an accident. I would think that this type of thing would void any crash test data. My new seat still had some play but the dealer assured me that it would be fine. I am still worried. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 12321 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ROY, UT |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HU18N55JXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 25 |
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