| Issue ID | 686777 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10237215 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 30/05/08 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the rear center seat belt retractor failed. She attempted to install her child safety seat in the rear of the vehicle and noticed that the center seat belt would not retract properly. The local dealer stated that there was a recall regarding a different seat belt pertaining to that year, make, and model vehicle. The contact informed the dealer that the seat belt failure was in a different location. The contact was referred to the manufacturer and she wrote a letter to them, which proved to be successful. The manufacturer stated that they had no record of her vehicle being taken to the dealer. The dealer stated that the manufacturer could assist; however, the manufacturer referred her back to the dealer. The customer service center stated that the vehicle was out of warranty and could not assist any further. The failure mileage was 49,000 and current mileage was 52,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 49000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | DIAMOND BAR, CA |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HA18N76JXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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