RAM Promaster, Promaster City (2021): Seat belts
Recall 21V699000 · Sep 9, 2021 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
10,372
vehicles affected
10,372
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21V699000
- Date
- Sep 9, 2021
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Units affected
- 10,372
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Seat belts > Rear/other > Retractor; Seat belts > Front > Retractor; Seat belts
- Model years
- 2021
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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."
What can happen
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ram | Promaster | 2021 |
| Ram | Promaster City | 2021 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 21V699000?
2 models: Ram Promaster (2021), Ram Promaster City (2021), about 10,372 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 21V699000?
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.
What can happen?
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.