NHTSA Complaint #726425 — 1998 DODGE RAM

SEAT BELTS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	726425
Vehicle	1998 DODGE RAM
Component	SEAT BELTS
Date of Incident	July 1, 2000
Date Filed	August 23, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CA

Consumer Description

SEAT BELT CONTROL MODULE CAUSED CURRENT DRAW THAT DEPLETES BATTERY. DISCONNECTING THE MODULE STOPS CURRENT DRAW BUT DEACTIVATES THE SEAT BELTS. *AK

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