Seat Belt Related Problems of the 1996 Dodge RAM

Table 1 shows four common seat belt related problems of the 1996 Dodge RAM. The number one most common problem is related to the front seat belt buckle assembly (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the front seat belt anchorage (two problems).

Table 1. Seat Belt related problems of Dodge RAM


Recently reported Seat Belt problems of the 1996 Dodge RAM

The Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem

The vehicle was involved in a collision. The passenger side safety belt had come unbuckled when the collision occurred. The consumer was traveling down the road at approxiamately 30 mph with his/her daughter buckled in her child restraint seat on the passenger side.   Read details...

The Front Seat Belt Anchorage problem

The seat belts in the rear cab of the truck have failed. They do not lock when the two pieces are attached. I can put the latch in and it will not stay locked. It unsnapps and the children cannot use the belts. These are located in the middle and passanger side of the truck in the rear.   Read details...

The Rear Seat Belt problem

Consumer stated that when in a vehicle accident the rear seat belts did not lock up causing them to release. Dealer notified   Read details...


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