Make : DODGE | Model : RAM WAGON | Year : 1998 |
Build Dates : 19971115 - 19980301 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V076000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19980530 | Date Received by ODI: 19980408 | Date Added to Database: 19980409 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: CHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
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Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3500 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH POWER SEAT OPTION. THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT SEAT ATTACHING RISER WELDS WERE NOT CORRECT. |
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Consequence:
THE SEAT ATTACHMENT STRENGTH WOULD NOT BE SUFFICIENT IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER'S SIDE POWER FRONT SEAT RISE WITH A RISER THAT WAS MIG WELDED. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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