1989 Dodge RAM 50
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1989 Dodge RAM 50. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1989 Dodge RAM 50. Newest first.
The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. They should ensure that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure the latch IS securely locked, and then pressing the release button. The latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button IS pressed. If either release button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. The manufacturer IS developing a remedy designed to prevent failure of the buttons that are not currently broken.
Owner complaints
5 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Unknown or other
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Seat belts
Dealer refuses to fix center seat belt in the front when recall states dealer will replace front safety belts. *ak
- Seat belts
Seat belts could not be replaced as per recall after appointment was made.
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Recall does not apply to vehicle but seat belts are broken and are takata manufacturer offers no assistance. tt the latch plate cannot be inserted into the buckle, dealer looked up vin and stated there were no recalls. *slc
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
The front passenger side seat belt buckle it will not lock . tt
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 1013900968069384A$, R8069384A$, 68086182A$, R8027067A$, RL002012A$ - Gasket, Cylinder Head Cover Before replacing injectors for Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, and/or P0206, please make sure that the wiring loom and/or connector in the valve cover gasket is not the root cause to your concern. In addition, make sure that the wiring attaching nuts are torqued to their proper value.~
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