Dodge Ram 50 1990
Model Ram 50 made in 1990 by Dodge got 4 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and service brakes, hydraulic. There was one recall concerning seat belts .
Model 1990
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. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 07/01/2004 | 62000 | 1 | 02/01/1992 |
| The engine ground wire was installed incorrectly, causing the sensors to burn out. the ground wire should have have been mounted on the engine block. instead, it was mounted on the exhaust manifold. *ak (parts affected: throttle position sensor/idle speed control motor position sensor/engine coolant temperature senser) *sc *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 03/18/1996 | |||
| Brakes; failure on the brakes system when driving the brakes lock up. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 09/26/2004 | 80000 | 2 | 09/01/2004 |
| Driver's side wheel locked up while driving 70 mph. this caused the vehicle to spin around to the left on the highway. no injury or crash was reported. vehicle was towed to a repair shop. vehicle's front wheels bearing and front rotors needed to be replaced. dealer was not contacted.*ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||
| 09/26/2004 | 80000 | 2 | 09/01/2004 |
| Driver's side wheel locked up while driving 70 mph. this caused the vehicle to spin around to the left on the highway. no injury or crash was reported. vehicle was towed to a repair shop. vehicle's front wheels bearing and front rotors needed to be replaced. dealer was not contacted.*ak | |||