2022 RAM 1500 Recall: Seat Belts (NHTSA 22V766000)

NHTSA (the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) issued a recall affecting 2022 RAM 1500 vehicles manufactured by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). Below is the official summary, the risk involved, and the fix available at no cost.

Table of contents
  1. What does the official notice say?
  2. Risk if left unaddressed
  3. Manufacturer's fix (remedy)
  4. Additional notes
  5. How to check if your vehicle is affected
  6. Frequently asked questions

What does the official notice say?

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 1500, Jeep Gladiator, and 2021 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The front seat belt retractors may have an improperly welded micro gas generator, which can result in seat belt pretensioner failure.

Risk if left unaddressed

A seat belt with pretensioner failure may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer's fix (remedy)

Dealers will replace the front seat belt retractors. free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2022. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Z95.

Additional notes

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.

How to check if your vehicle is affected

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) in the official NHTSA lookup tool at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included in this campaign (number 22V766000).

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA recall 22V766000?

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 1500, Jeep Gladiator, and 2021 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The front seat belt retractors may have an improperly welded micro gas generator, which can result in seat belt pretensioner failure.

What happens if this recall isn't fixed?

A seat belt with pretensioner failure may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Is the repair free, and how do I check my VIN?

Dealers will replace the front seat belt retractors. free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2022. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Z95. Enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included in campaign 22V766000.

Source: public NHTSA data, campaign 22V766000, reported on 13/10/2022. This content is for informational purposes only, does not constitute legal advice, and was compiled from official data with editorial review prior to publication.

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