Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SEAT BELTS - FRONT
06V354000DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 02/07/2005 to 06/30/2006V (Vehicle)15974110/20/2006OVSCCHRYSLER GROUP LLC09/14/200609/14/2006571208
Defect SummaryCertain pickup trucks fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, occupant crash protection. the front passenger seat belt may not be able to tighten securely on certain model child seats.
Consequence SummaryThis can increase the risk of injury to a child seat occupant in the event of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the front passenger seat belt. the recall began on october 20, 2006. owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
NotesDaimlerchrysler recall no. f41. customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SEAT BELTS
02/05/2013156000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that the front driver
02/05/2013156000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that the front driver
02/05/2013156000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that the passenger front seat belt was replaced under nhtsa campaign number: 06v354000 seat belts; however the driver seat belt buckle also failed. the seat belt buckle failure caused the seat belt clip not to fasten. the manufacturer advised that the driver seat belt failure was not in included in the recall and warranty had expired. the seat belt was not repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage were 156,000. li
10/30/2011
 I was going to work traveling south on a magor road going 35 mph when another vehicle cut directly in front of my path making a left hand turn onto a cross street. there was no time to brake and my vehicle slammed into him. the other driver was cited by the police with a failure to yield citation. my seat belt did not lock and the airbags did not deploy. upon impact my body was thrown forward and up resulting in whiplash and other injuries to my neck, shoulders and back. i hit my head on the front visor area and my chest area on the steering wheel.
09/04/2010125000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. while the vehicle was parked, the contact was wearing the front driver seat belt and attempted numerous times to release the seat belt mechanism. the seat belt locking mechanism would not function which resulted to the contact in cutting the seat belt webbing to allow him to exit from the seat belt. the dealer was notified and they informed that there was not a recall. the contact mentioned a recall related to the front passenger seat belt, under the nhtsa campaign id number 06v354000. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage was 125,000. js
05/17/201047000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. while driving at approximately 30-35 mph during rainy weather, the vehicle fishtailed and hydroplaned. the contact was unable to maintain control of the vehicle and proceeded to crash into another vehicle and slid into the median. the seat belts did not retract nor did the airbags deploy upon impact. two of the vehicle occupants suffered minor injuries and a police report was filed accordingly. the vehicle was towed to a local repair shop where the contact was awaiting repairs. the vin was not available. the approximate failure and current mileages were 47,000.
01/28/2008500001
 Rear seat (middle) passenger seat belt gets locked. fails to use. (related vehicle information: model year=2006, make=dodge, model=ram 1500). *tr
05/30/200849000
 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.
SEAT BELTS - FRONT
11/27/2006304/01/2006
 I have 3 safety recalls for my 2006 dodge ram 1500. i have called union dodge in garden grove,ca, where i purchased the auto, 3 times to schedule appointments to fix the problems. each time i have been told that a part for one of the repairs is not in stock but that when the parts come in i will receive a call back. i'm still waiting for that call back? of course the letter and call i did get from union dodge was asking me to rate their service as top notch so they can get the 5 star award from chrysler!! i'm done dealing with union dodge but would still like my 3 safety recall items fixed. any advice or help is greatly appreciated. *tr
03/26/2007302/25/2006
 I am curious to the concern that i should have about my 2006 dodge. i have had 3 recalls on my vehicle since its purchase. one for airbag issues, one for a seat belts, and the most recent one for ball bearing issues that could allow the front wheels to become loose and fall off of the vehicle. all of these are life changing events if they happen. how many recalls can one vehicle have?*ak
01/19/2007109/02/2006
 Dealership will not do recall work on or around my schedule. daimler/chrysler will not make dealership fix recall on or around my schedule. front passenger airbag/front passenger seat belt. *jb
01/01/20076000109/01/2006
 Tl*- the contact has called two dealerships in his area to perform the recall repair for nhtsa campaign id number: 06v354000 (seat belt/front) on his 2006 dodge ram 1500. the first dealership (alberic dodge in san juan, pr) stated that they didn't have the parts available and that the parts would need to be ordered. the second dealership (flagship dodge in san juan, pr) stated that they would call the contact back in three weeks when they assumed the parts would arrive, but never did. *jb
12/04/20065200105/29/2006
 Dt*: the contact stated that the nhtsa notices for recall #06v353000, which pertains to the air bags, and recall # 06v354000, which pertains to the seat belts were received. four service dealers were contacted, who stated that the parts were not available. the manufacturer was also notified. the contact expressed a concern that the manufacturer took 3 months to notify the customers of the recall.
12/05/20065100105/01/2006
 Dt*: the contact stated although the vehicle displayed no previous problems, there was a nhtsa recall, #06v354000 on the vehicle regarding the seat belts, and a nhtsa recall, # 06v353000 on the vehicle regarding the airbags. the parts needed to repair the vehicle were not available at the local dealership. the manufacturer was not alerted to confirm the parts were not available.