Front Seat Belt Retractor Problems of Dodge RAM

Dodge RAM owners have reported 14 problems related to front seat belt retractor (under the seat belt category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Seat Belt Retractor problem of the 1999 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 02/19/2010

The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Ram. The contact stated the driver and passenger side seat belts do not retract. The contact spoke with the manufacturer who advised they would repair the vehicle free of charge. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was advised that the vehicle would not be repaired due to the vehicle having previous owners. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was advised to pay for the vehicle repair out of pocket due to the vehicle being previously owned. The current miles were 91,200. The failure miles were 91,000.

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2 Front Seat Belt Retractor problem of the 1999 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 08/27/2009

The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Ram which was purchased brand new in 1999. While the driver attempted to secure the seat belt into the buckle and it failed to lock in place. The dealer stated that the solenoid failed and needed to be replaced at a costs of $600. Although there was a recall for the failure for his make and model vehicle, his VIN was not included in the recall. Nhtsa campaign id number 01v119000, seat belt retractor is directly related to the failure. No repairs had been made. The current and failure mileages were under 70,000. Updated 10/27/09 the seat belt on the drivers side was fully retracted and would not release. The consumer was quoted a price of $634. 00 updated 10/28/jb.

3 Front Seat Belt Retractor problem of the 2002 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 02/04/2002

Inertia reel of left rear seat belt in vehicle defective upon first use; remaining seat belt retractor movement appears "sluggish"; dealer ordered part ; owner still awaiting repair.

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4 Front Seat Belt Retractor problem of the 2001 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 04/28/2001

Seat belt wouldn't retract.

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5 Front Seat Belt Retractor problem of the 1998 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 03/15/2001

Both front seat belts have failed to retract when exiting the truck. This has cause them to get caught in the door latch when the door was closed. Both belts have been cut and severely damaged.

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6 Front Seat Belt Retractor problem of the 1999 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 09/27/2000

Consumer took vehicle into dealership, and driver/ passenger seatbelts were working. She and her husband put on seatbelts ,and the seatbelts wouldn't move at all on both sides. Seatbelts were stuck.

7 Front Seat Belt Retractor problem of the 1999 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 08/23/1999

Seat belt would tighten whenever seat belt light would come on. Also, would not retract after vehicle was started. Vehicle been in dealer shop on four occasions, and problem could not be resolved.

8 Front Seat Belt Retractor problem of the 1998 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 04/01/1998

The defective driver's and passenger's seatbelts will not come out in order to use the seatbelt system. It will not protect the occupant in event of an accident. Been to dealer 3 times. Dealer cannot determine problem. Cause unknown. Consumer states that seatbelts will not extract from lock up in seats at all when vehicle is started, the only way to unlock is to restart the engine.

9 Front Seat Belt Retractor problem of the 1998 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 01/28/1998

Retractors on seat belts failed.

10 Front Seat Belt Retractor problem of the 1996 Dodge RAM

When pulling driver's side seat belt from retractor seat belt will not extend to lock. Please provide further information.

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11 Front Seat Belt Retractor problem of the 1999 Dodge RAM

Belt doesn't retract properly causing it to get damaged in door latch.

12 Front Seat Belt Retractor problem of the 1999 Dodge RAM

Right back passenger's restraint does not retract. Dealer has inspected vehicle and determined that the restraint was normal.

13 Front Seat Belt Retractor problem of the 1999 Dodge RAM

Consume estates of having problems with the seat belt retractor on the driver and passanger side. Dealer has not been contacted. Mr.

14 Front Seat Belt Retractor problem of the 1998 Dodge RAM

Driver's side seat belt performs erratically, not being able to extend from holster around driver or may tighten while being worn. Please describe details.


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