Dodge Ram 50 1987
Model Ram 50 made in 1987 by Dodge got 12 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and seat belts. The car had one investigation (steering). There was one recall concerning seat belts .
Model 1987
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V103003 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 01/01/1986 to 12/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 920000 | 12/13/1995 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 05/24/1995 | 05/24/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. these red plastic release buttons are marked press. if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. they should ensure that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked, and then pressing the release button. the latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. if either release button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. the manufacturer is developing a remedy designed to prevent failure of the buttons that are not currently broken. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: interior; seat belts; belt buckles.vehicle description: passenger, multi-purpose vehicles and light duty trucks equipped with safety belts made by takata corporation.note: if your 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. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | ||||||
| PE87037 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 07/01/1987 | 11/03/1987 | PITMAN ARM FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 01/27/1989 | 1 | ||
| Engine oil leak. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
| 01/07/1994 | 1 | ||
| Carburetor failed due to corrosion. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 1 | |||
| Seat belt buckle recall work not done due to dealership having no knowledge of recall. | |||
| 0 | |||
| The recall was taking care of august 12. the vehicle had to be taken back on the 14th because the belt buckle would not buckle. recall- 95v103003. *ak | |||
| Recall 95v-103003 ; dealers have not serviced vehicle for recall on seatbelt buckles for 3 years because of parts. *ak | |||
| Owner states that she received a recall notice for seat belt buckles and was told by the dealers that the work was repaired when it really wasn't. owner also notes that dealers then told her that parts were not available. *ak | |||
| Mr. bentti called dodge and dodge said that there isn't a recall on the seat belts. *ak | |||
| 06/12/1996 | |||
| The driver's seatbelt buckle is broken and will not latch.please describe. *ak | |||
| 01/17/1994 | 4 | ||
| The middle seat belt buckle never locked at 68,66o miles. tt | |||
| 01/30/1992 | |||
| Two replacements of passenger side seat belt because of latching deficiency. tt | |||
| 05/22/1995 | 1 | ||
| Two of three seat belts will not latch, two have broken pieces inside. tt | |||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||
| 01/27/1989 | 1 | ||
| Replaced noisy steering box gear. *ak | |||