Recall: 1994 Ram (1500): SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

[FONT=&quot]NHTSA #: [/FONT][FONT=&quot]65029[/FONT][FONT=&quot]
[/FONT][FONT=&quot]Make: [/FONT][FONT=&quot]DODGE
Model: RAM
Model Year: 1994[/FONT]
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Description: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY[/FONT][FONT=&quot]

[/FONT][FONT=&quot]Manufacturer that filed defect/noncompliance report[/FONT][FONT=&quot]: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Begin Date of MFG: 3/7/1993
End Date of MFG: 4/7/1994
Vehicle, Equipment, or Tire report: V

Number of units affected: 185,000
Date owner notified by MFG: 3/23/1995

Recall Initiator: MFR
MFG's of Recalled Vehicles/Products: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

Defect Summary: THE CINCH BAR COMPONENT WITHIN THE PASSENGER SIDE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY SHATTERS CAUSING THE BELT TO RELEASE.[/FONT]
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[/FONT][FONT=&quot]Consequence Summary:[/FONT][FONT=&quot] THE PASSENGER WOULD NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED AND COULD BE INJURED IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Corrective Summary:[/FONT][FONT=&quot] DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CINCH BAR WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED PART.[/FONT]
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[/FONT][FONT=&quot]Recall Notes: [/FONT][FONT=&quot]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.[/FONT]