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February 22, 2024 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 24V129000
Seat Belt Warning System Malfunction/FMVSS 208
A malfunctioning seat belt warning system can result in improper seat belt use, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V129
Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Components SEAT BELTS
Potential Number of Units Affected 27,744
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ram Promaster vehicles. The driver seat belt warning light and audible chime may not activate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Crash Protection.”
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the driver seat belt buckle as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 12, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC’s number for this recall is 02B.
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.
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New Safety Recall Advanced Communication – 02B
FCA US LLC (FCA US) has announced a safety recall on certain 2022 and 2023 model year (VF) Ram ProMaster vehicles.
REASON FOR THIS SAFETY RECALL
Some of the above vehicles may have been built with a driver seat belt buckle with an incorrect switch sense magnet. Suspect vehicles may incorrectly activate the warning system indicating that the seat belt is unlatched when it is latched. Failure to detect whether an occupant is buckled can impede the seatbelt warning system from deactivating when the belt is properly fastened, potentially leading to reduced seat belt use which can increase the chance of injury in certain crashes.
The condition described above does not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 571.208 Occupant Crash Protection S7.3 (a) states that “A seat belt assembly provided at the driver’s seating position shall be equipped with a warning system that, at the option of the manufacturer, either [about warning options and vehicle conditions] … (b) The vehicle’s ignition switch is moved to the on position or to the start position. (c) The driver’s lap belt is not in use, as determined, at the option of the manufacturer, either by the belt latch mechanism not being fastened, or by the belt not being extended at least 4 inches from its stowed position.”
SERVICE ACTION
FCA US will conduct a voluntary safety recall on all affected vehicles to inspect and, if necessary, replace the driver seat belt buckle. The remedy for this condition is not currently available. Dealers will be notified of the launch of this safety recall by way of established communication methods. This recall is estimated to launch in 2nd Quarter of 2024.
Chronology :
- On June 14, 2022, the FCA US LLC (“FCA US”) Technical Safety and Regulatory Compliance (“TSRC”) organization was notified of a potential issue related to driver seat belt buckles not properly indicating the latched condition on some 2022 and 2023 MY Ram ProMaster vehicles.
- From June 2022, through October 2022, FCA US TSRC analyzed warranty claims, customer records, and vehicle history to identify incidents of potentially faulty driver seat belt functionality. In parallel, FCA US TSRC held initial meetings with FCA US Restraints Engineering and Manufacturing to review the issue, understand the part design, assembly process, and failure mode.
- From October 2022, through October 2023, FCA US TSRC held initial meetings with FCA US Interior Engineering, and ongoing meetings with FCA US Restraints Engineering and Manufacturing to continue to review the issue and understand the potential consequence.
- From October 2023 through January 2024, FCA US TSRC reviewed supplier and vehicle production records to establish the suspect population.
- On January 24, 2024, the FCA US TSRC organization recognized a vehicle build issue existed on certain vehicles related to potentially faulty driver seat belt buckle switch sense magnets, which may result in a noncompliance with FMVSS No. 208 Occupant Crash Protection.
- On February 15, 2024, FCA US determined, through the Vehicle Regulations Committee, to conduct a voluntary safety recall of the affected vehicles.
2 Affected Products
Vehicle
MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
RAM | PROMASTER | 2022-2023 |
4 Associated Documents
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-24V129-8001.pdf 645.374KB
Noncompliance Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-24V129-1945.PDF 214.803KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
Latest Recalls Documents
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=24V129&docType=RCL
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SEOCONTENT-START
02/23/2024
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New Safety Recall Advanced Communication – 02B
FCA US LLC (FCA US) has announced a safety recall on certain 2022 and 2023 model year (VF) Ram ProMaster vehicles.
REASON FOR THIS SAFETY RECALL
Some of the above vehicles may have been built with a driver seat belt buckle with an incorrect switch sense magnet. Suspect vehicles may incorrectly activate the warning system indicating that the seat belt is unlatched when it is latched. Failure to detect whether an occupant is buckled can impede the seatbelt warning system from deactivating when the belt is properly fastened, potentially leading to reduced seat belt use which can increase the chance of injury in certain crashes.
The condition described above does not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 571.208 Occupant Crash Protection S7.3 (a) states that “A seat belt assembly provided at the driver’s seating position shall be equipped with a warning system that, at the option of the manufacturer, either [about warning options and vehicle conditions] … (b) The vehicle’s ignition switch is moved to the on position or to the start position. (c) The driver’s lap belt is not in use, as determined, at the option of the manufacturer, either by the belt latch mechanism not being fastened, or by the belt not being extended at least 4 inches from its stowed position.”
SERVICE ACTION
FCA US will conduct a voluntary safety recall on all affected vehicles to inspect and, if necessary, replace the driver seat belt buckle. The remedy for this condition is not currently available. Dealers will be notified of the launch of this safety recall by way of established communication methods. This recall is estimated to launch in 2nd Quarter of 2024.
We ask that you please take the time to ensure that your personnel are aware of this communication and are prepared to execute a customer friendly process for inquiries regarding involved vehicles.
Customer Services Field Operations
FCA US LLC
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-129
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) FEB 22, 2024 NHTSA Recall No. : 24V-129 Manufacturer Recall No. : 02B Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) Address : 800 Chrysler Drive
CIMS 482-00-91 Auburn Hills MI 48326-2757
Company phone : 1-800-853-1403
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 27,744 Estimated percentage with defect : 1 %
Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2023 Ram ProMaster Vehicle Type : Body Style : VAN Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : Some 2022-2023 MY Ram ProMaster vehicles may have been built with a driver seat belt buckle with an incorrect switch sense magnet. The suspect period began on March 7, 2022, when buckles with incorrect switch sense magnets were introduced into vehicle production, and ended on August 01, 2022, when buckles with incorrect switch sense magnets were no longer used in vehicle production. The suspect period was determined using supplier and vehicle production records. Similar vehicles not included in this recall were built with buckles with correct switch sense magnets, or were built before or after the suspect period. Production Dates : MAR 07, 2022 – AUG 01, 2022
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Noncompliance :
Description of the Noncompliance :
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (“FMVSS”) No. 571.208 Occupant Crash Protection S7.3 requires a visible and audible warning when the ignition is moved to the on or start position and the drivers lap belt is not in use, or a visible warning when the ignition is moved to the on or start position, coupled with a continuous or intermittent audible signal when the drivers lap belt is not in use. Suspect vehicles may incorrectly activate the warning system
indicating that the seat belt is unlatched when it is latched. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-129 Page 2 FMVSS 1 : 208 – Occupant crash protection FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : Failure to detect whether an occupant is buckled can impede the seatbelt
warning system from deactivating when the belt is properly fastened, potentially leading to reduced seat belt use which can increase the chance of injury in certain crashes.
Description of the Cause : NR Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : None Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Buckle Assembly Component Description : Driver Seat Belt Component Part Number : 1ZS81JXWAA Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : AUTOLIV NORTH AMERICA INC Address : 1320 PACIFIC DR
AUBURN HILLS Michigan 48326-1569
Country : United States Chronology :
• On June 14, 2022, the FCA US LLC (“FCA US”) Technical Safety and Regulatory Compliance (“TSRC”) organization was notified of a potential issue related to driver seat belt buckles not properly indicating the latched condition on some 2022 and 2023 MY Ram ProMaster vehicles. • From June 2022, through October 2022, FCA US TSRC analyzed warranty claims, customer records, and vehicle history to identify incidents of potentially faulty driver seat belt functionality. In parallel, FCA US TSRC held initial meetings with FCA US Restraints Engineering and Manufacturing to review the issue, understand the part design, assembly process, and failure mode. • From October 2022, through October 2023, FCA US TSRC held initial meetings with FCA US Interior Engineering, and ongoing meetings with FCA US Restraints Engineering and Manufacturing to continue to review the issue and understand the potential consequence. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-129
Page 3
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
• From October 2023 through January 2024, FCA US TSRC reviewed supplier and vehicle production records to establish the suspect population. • On January 24, 2024, the FCA US TSRC organization recognized a vehicle build issue existed on certain vehicles related to potentially faulty driver seat belt buckle switch sense magnets, which may result in a noncompliance with FMVSS No. 208 Occupant Crash Protection. • On February 15, 2024, FCA US determined, through the Vehicle Regulations Committee, to conduct a voluntary safety recall of the affected vehicles.
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : FCA US will conduct a voluntary safety recall on all affected vehicles to
inspect and, if necessary, replace the driver seat belt buckle. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production :
FCA US has a longstanding policy and practice of reimbursing owners who have incurred the cost of repairing a problem that subsequently becomes the subject of a field action. To ensure consistency, FCA US, as part of the owner letter, will request that customers send the original receipt and/or other adequate proof of payment to the company for confirmation of the expense.
The remedy component is a driver seat belt buckle that meets FMVSS 208 Occupant Crash Protection requirements.
NR Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : **02/22/2024: FCA US will notify dealers and begin notifying owners on
or about 04/12/2024.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : APR 12, 2024 – APR 12, 2024
Planned Owner Notification Date : APR 12, 2024 – APR 12, 2024
* NR – Not Reported
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02/29/2024
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New Safety Recall Advanced Communication – 02B
FCA US LLC (FCA US) has announced a safety recall on certain 2022 and 2023 model year (VF) Ram ProMaster vehicles.
VINs identified as being involved in this campaign are currently live and searchable. Stop sale is in effect for the above-identified vehicles.
Vehicles impacted by a stop sale are eligible for reimbursement allowance through the Recall Floorplan Reimbursement Policy (RFPRP), which can be requested upon recall claim submission.
REASON FOR THIS SAFETY RECALL
Some of the above vehicles may have been built with a driver seat belt buckle with an incorrect switch sense magnet. Suspect vehicles may incorrectly activate the warning system indicating that the seat belt is unlatched when it is latched. Failure to detect whether an occupant is buckled can impede the seatbelt warning system from deactivating when the belt is properly fastened, potentially leading to reduced seat belt use which can increase the chance of injury in certain crashes.
The condition described above does not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 571.208 Occupant Crash Protection S7.3 (a) states that “A seat belt assembly provided at the driver’s seating position shall be equipped with a warning system that, at the option of the manufacturer, either [about warning options and vehicle conditions] … (b) The vehicle’s ignition switch is moved to the on position or to the start position. (c) The driver’s lap belt is not in use, as determined, at the option of the manufacturer, either by the belt latch mechanism not being fastened, or by the belt not being extended at least 4 inches from its stowed position.”
SERVICE ACTION
FCA US will conduct a voluntary safety recall on all affected vehicles to inspect and, if necessary, replace the driver seat belt buckle. The remedy for this condition is not currently available. Dealers will be notified of the launch of this safety recall by way of established communication methods. This recall is estimated to launch in 2nd Quarter of 2024. 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. Violation of this requirement by a dealer could result in a civil penalty of up to $27,168 per vehicle. Involved vehicles can be determined by using the VIP inquiry process.
We ask that you please take the time to ensure that your personnel are aware of this communication and are prepared to execute a customer friendly process for inquiries regarding involved vehicles.
Customer Services Field Operations
FCA US LLC
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