RAM PROMASTER CITY 2021: SEAT BELTS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V699000

Make Model Year
RAM PROMASTER CITY 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-10-28 2021-09-09 2021-09-09

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: Y61

Component: SEAT BELTS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 10372

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208

Summary

Chrysler "FCA US, LLC" is recalling certain 2021 Ram ProMaster City and Ram ProMaster vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Consequence

An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853- 1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y61.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov.