Ram Promaster: Buckle assembly

Date

Feb. 22, 2024

Filed by

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Vehicles

Ram Promaster (2022, 2023)

Component

Seat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly

Description of the defect

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ram Promaster vehicles. The driver seat belt warning light and audible chime may not activate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Potentially affected

27744

What can happen

A malfunctioning seat belt warning system can result in improper seat belt use, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the driver seat belt buckle as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 9, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 02B.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

April 9, 2024

Manufacturer campaign number

02B

Recall type

V (vehicle)

FMVSS

208

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Buckle Assembly · Driver Seat Belt · 1ZS81JXWAA

Recall number

24V129000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.