Chrysler Dodge RAM Recall R/2006/188: Concern That Seatbelt Will Not Secure Childseat, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 15 Dec 2006
- Launched
- 50
- vehicles in the UK
- F41
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Chrysler recalled Dodge RAM vehicles built between 1 January 2005 and 30 September 2006. The front passenger seat belts may not tighten on certain models of child seat. The dealer will replace the front passenger seat belts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front passenger seat belts may not tighten on certain models of child seat.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: CONCERN THAT SEATBELT WILL NOT SECURE CHILDSEAT Defect: It has been identified that the front passenger seat belts may not tighten on certain models of child seat. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the front passenger seat belts replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: concern that seatbelt will not secure childseat.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the front passenger seat belts.
Are You Affected?
Dodge RAM built between 1 January 2005 and 30 September 2006 may be included. Chrysler estimates 50 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Chrysler, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Chrysler.
- Book with any franchised Chrysler dealer, quoting the campaign code F41 or the DVSA reference R/2006/188. See how to get a Chrysler recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge RAMWheel seperation may occur | Book soon | R/2007/043 | |
| Dodge RAMFront passenger airbag may deploy incorrectly | Urgent | R/2006/189 | |
| Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Wrangler, RAM 1500 Pickup, RAM 2500 PickupThe front seat belt retractor may have been built with an improperly formed wave disc | Urgent | R/2021/071 | |
| Jeep Compass, Jeep PatriotThe occupant restraint controller (orc) may not operate as intended | Urgent | R/2017/256 | |
| Jeep CherokeeCentre rear seat belt retractor may not comply with requirements | Urgent | R/2016/121 |
This is one of 71 Chrysler recalls in DVSA’s data. The Chrysler recall launched before it was R/2006/185 on 15 Dec 2006, for engine may overheat. The one launched after it was R/2006/189 on 15 Dec 2006, for front passenger airbag may deploy incorrectly. You can also see every Chrysler recall, all recalls launched in 2006 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/188, launched 15 December 2006. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.