RAM 1500 Truck 2WD V8-5.7L VIN 2 (2006)
Technical Service Bulletin # F41
Date: 060901
Recall - Passenger Seat Belt Replacement
September 2006
Dealer Service Instructions for:
Safety Recall F41
Front Passenger Seat Belt
Models
2006 (DR) Dodge Ram Pick Up Truck (1500 Series)
NOTE:
This recall applies only to the above vehicles built at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant ("J" in the 11th VIN Position) with sales code XZ9 and all
of the above vehicles built at the Saltillo Assembly Plant ("G" in the 11th VIN Position) and Warren Assembly Plant ("S" in the 11th VIN Position).
IMPORTANT:
Some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer new vehicle inventory. Federal law requires you to complete this recall service on these vehicles
before retail delivery. Dealers should also consider this requirement to apply to used vehicle inventory and should perform this recall on vehicles in
for service. Involved vehicles can be determined by using the VIP inquiry process.
Subject
The front passenger seat belt on about 159,000 of the above vehicles may not be able to tightly secure certain model child seats. This can increase the
risk of injury to a child seat occupant during certain crash conditions. As a result, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard (FMVSS) 208 - Occupant Crash Protection.
Repair
The front passenger seat belt must be replaced.
NOTE:
The owner notification for this recall will be delayed until an adequate supply of parts is available.