| Issue ID | 713278 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10259397 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 16/02/09 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Driver's side seatbelt on 2009 dodge ram was cut 1/3 through by male part of seatbelt latch. I have owned this truck less than 30 days and 2200 miles of normal usage. . I respectfully request a complete safety design investigation by nhtsa and a recall of this obviously defective seatbelt latch design. Thank you for your work; |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 2200 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LUBBOCK, TX |
| VIN pattern | 3D7KS28T29GXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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