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Recall 98V-076

CHRYSLER CORPORATION recalled the 1998 Dodge Ram Van and 1 other model: Seats (front assembly, power adjust).

At a glance

Campaign number
98V-076
Reported
April 8, 1998
Vehicles affected
3,500 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with power seat option. The driver's side front seat attaching riser welds were not correct.

The risk

The seat attachment strength would not be sufficient in the event of a vehicle crash increasing the risk of personal injury.

The fix

Dealers will replace the driver's side power front seat rise with a riser that was mig welded.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owner notification is expected to begin during june 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chrysler at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).

Affected vehicles