Petition for finding of defect related to motor vehicle safety & order directing notification and remedy of the defect pertaining to the 1994-97 my Dodge Ram pickup trucks. The consumer is concern about the design of the seat back recliner. The consumer believes the design is defective and dangerous for occupant use during rear impact accidents.

- Southfield, MI, USA

Vehicle was rearended. Upon impact driver's seatback collapsed into rear seat, resulting in minor injury. Manufacturer has been notified, and will look into the matter.

- Memphis, TN, USA

Driver's side seatback broke off from bottom of seat, causing driver to fall into back seat.

- E. Hampstead, NH, USA

While driving on interstate 75 (with the cruise control set)the driver side seat back broke completly off of the seat bottom causing me to fall backward into the rear of the vehicle and momentarily lose control of the vehicle. I was able to regain control of the vehicle without causing an accident but a less experenced driver might have been in trouble. Dodge has so far refused to repair the seat and I have been told that this problem is normal wear and tear for which I am responsible to repair at my own cost. I belive that this is a manufacturer defect and should be repaired by the manufacturer.

- Romulus, MI, USA

Seats do not lock into position. Seat backs do not lock into position.

- Bay City, MI, USA

When the brakes are applied the passenger's seat will slide to the front of the vehicle. The owner has had vehicle repaired.

- Spring, TX, USA

The driver's seat collapsed backward, causing hinge to break.

- Scottsdale, AZ, USA

When pushing up on lever located on the backs of driver's/passenger's seats, fingers are pinched, causing blisters.

- Roseville, CA, USA

Front passenger and the drivers seat will lock into place will fall forward at any given time.

- Salem, OR, USA

The seat back will easily move forward when it is pushed, equipped with extended cab.

- Kingsport, TN, USA