NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 11011995: 2023-2025 Ram 2500

Official manufacturer communication context for 2023-2025 Ram 2500, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 11011995 summary graphic for 2023-2025 Ram 2500
11011995NHTSA document ID
Manufacturer communicationcommunication type
4affected product rows
90/100quality score

Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

SEAT BELT Front Outer Seatbelt Slow Retraction / Seat Belt Cleaning If the vehicle exhibits slow seatbelt retraction, prior to replacing seatbelt please inspect for debris and any build up on the webbing and DRing. If evidence of debris and build up, please clean seatbelt webbing or turning loop as described below. Seat Belt Maintenance: Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric. If the belts need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water. Do not remove the belts from the vehicle to wash them. Dry with a soft cloth. Sun damage can also weaken the fabric. Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the buckles do not work properly. NOTE: If the belts retract slowly, inspect the upper turning loop for soiling. If soiling is present, clean with a wet soft cloth until all residue is removed.

What this bulletin may mean before buying

Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.

Affected products listed in this communication

MakeModelModel yearsBuyer note
Ram25002023-2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Ram35002023-2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Ram45002023-2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Ram55002023-2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Buyer checklist

  1. Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
  2. Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
  3. Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
  4. Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
  5. Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 11011995?

SEAT BELT Front Outer Seatbelt Slow Retraction / Seat Belt Cleaning If the vehicle exhibits slow seatbelt retraction, prior to replacing seatbelt please inspect for debris and any build up on the webbing and DRing. If evidence of debris and build up, please clean seatbelt webbing or turning loop as described below. Seat Belt Maintenance: Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemical solvents or abrasive.

Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?

No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.

How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?

Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.

Check the exact VIN before you buy

Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.

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