NHTSA Recall 98V076000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V076000; Date: Apr. 8, 1998
The seat attachment strength would not be sufficient in the event of a vehicle crash increasing the risk of personal injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Dodge Ram Van; 1998 Dodge Ram Wagon
Component: Seats:front Assembly:power Adjust
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 3,500
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with power seat option. The driver's side front seat attaching riser welds were not correct.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the driver's side power front seat rise with a riser that was mig welded.
Recall Notes:
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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 30, 1998
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