DODGE RAM VAN 1998: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V076000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DODGE | RAM VAN | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1998-05-30 | 1998-04-08 | 1998-04-09 |
Production Dates: 1997-11-15 - 1998-03-01
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3500
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH POWER SEAT OPTION. THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT SEAT ATTACHING RISER WELDS WERE NOT CORRECT.
THE SEAT ATTACHMENT STRENGTH WOULD NOT BE SUFFICIENT IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER'S SIDE POWER FRONT SEAT RISE WITH A RISER THAT WAS MIG WELDED.
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
