Issue ID | 156818 |
Internal NHTSA # | 838177 |
Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | RAM VAN |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 15/05/99 |
Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | When applying brakes in an emergency situation, driver's/passenger's seat belts did not lock. Neither did the seat belts that held passengers in rear seats and 3 younger children. The driver and all passengers were injured. The dealer is aware of the situation. The seat belts have not been repaired. *ak |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | CHICAGO, IL |
VIN pattern | 2B6HB11Y5WKXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 5 |
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Date of purchase | 03/07/24 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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