The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·24V129000·Announced 2024-02-22

Ram ProMaster driver seat belt warning light and chime may fail

Chrysler is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ram ProMaster vehicles because the driver seat belt warning light and audible chime may not activate as intended, failing FMVSS 208.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: Risk-of-harm defect where the seat belt warning system may not alert the driver, with no death or injury reported in the NHTSA record.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ram ProMaster vehicles under NHTSA campaign number 24V129000. The potential number of units affected is 27,744.

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." According to NHTSA, a malfunctioning seat belt warning system can result in improper seat belt use, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Dealers will inspect and replace the driver seat belt buckle as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 9, 2024.

Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 02B.

The recalled product

Product
RAM PROMASTER
Brand
RAM
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Commercial van
Hazard
Affected units
27,744

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • PROMASTER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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