| Issue ID | 736041 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10281366 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 21/08/09 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2007 dodge ram 1500 laramie - passenger side seat belt release mechanism failed - belt remained locked across chest and lap. Red push button release depressed, failed to unlatch seat belt. Passenger unable to release belt from fastener. Belt became tighter and tighter, to the point of crushing pain. Cut belt to release passenger. Thank god not in an accident or imminent danger somewhere, unable to release belt to escape. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 33421 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LOXLEY, AL |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HA18297SXXXXXX |
| 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 | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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