NHTSA recall 21V-699: Seat Belts

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · Reported September 9, 2021 · 2 affected model years

Seat Belts recall

21V-699
September 9, 2021 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Ram ProMaster City and Ram ProMaster vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Safety risk
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853- 1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y61.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number21V699000
ManufacturerChrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Report dateSeptember 9, 2021
ComponentSeat Belts
Fixed over the airNo

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

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Affected vehicles

2021 Ram Promaster8 recalls total2021 Ram Promaster City3 recalls total

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