1989 DODGE RAM 50 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1989 DODGE RAM 50
The 1989 DODGE RAM 50 has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. The most commonly reported problems involve the Seat Belts (2 complaints), Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly (2 complaints), and Unknown Or Other (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1989 DODGE RAM 50
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1989 DODGE RAM 50, potentially affecting up to 920,000 vehicles.
Recall 95V103003 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
| 920,000 vehicles affected
Defect: THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Consequence: THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1989 DODGE RAM 50
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1989 DODGE RAM 50. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
DEALER REFUSES TO FIX CENTER SEAT BELT IN THE FRONT WHEN RECALL STATES DEALER WILL REPLACE FRONT SAFETY BELTS. *AK
SEAT BELTS COULD NOT BE REPLACED AS PER RECALL AFTER APPOINTMENT WAS MADE.
RECALL DOES NOT APPLY TO VEHICLE BUT SEAT BELTS ARE BROKEN AND ARE TAKATA MANUFACTURER OFFERS NO ASSISTANCE. TT THE LATCH PLATE CANNOT BE INSERTED INTO THE BUCKLE, DEALER LOOKED UP VIN AND STATED THERE WERE NO RECALLS. *SLC
THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE IT WILL NOT LOCK . TT
Safety Rating for the 1989 DODGE RAM 50
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1989 DODGE RAM 50 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1989 DODGE RAM 50
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1989 DODGE RAM 50
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DODGE RAM 50
- 1984 DODGE RAM 50 — 0 complaints
- 1985 DODGE RAM 50 — 1 complaint
- 1986 DODGE RAM 50 — 1 complaint
- 1987 DODGE RAM 50 — 12 complaints
- 1988 DODGE RAM 50 — 10 complaints
- 1989 DODGE RAM 50 (current)
- 1990 DODGE RAM 50 — 5 complaints
- 1991 DODGE RAM 50 — 2 complaints
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