Seat belts: critical fasteners (Ram)
Vehicle recall 26V-357. NHTSA received Braun Corporation’s report on Jun 2, 2026.
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The short answer
NHTSA received Braun Corporation’s report on Jun 2, 2026. Copied from NHTSA on Oct 19, 2026.
Every line below is in NHTSA’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2026 Ram ProMaster vehicles equipped with Q’Straint’s One-Combo Belt, with part number TX11258-BA.
The wheelchair seat belts may have incompatible connectors and fail to properly restrain occupants.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
- NHTSA’s part: Seat belts: critical fasteners.
What should you do?
Dealers will replace the seat belt, free of charge. Owners may contact Braun’s customer service at 1-800-488-0359.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
- Check a vehicle by its VIN at NHTSA: the recalls still open on it are listed there.
Which ones are recalled?
NHTSA counts 15 vehicles potentially involved, across everything this recall names.
Each model year opens its own page: every recall naming it, its owner complaints and its crash ratings.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
- Ram Promaster2026
Who is recalling it?
- Made by Braun Corporation.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
What the record doesn’t say
- NHTSA’s recall file doesn’t say whether anyone was hurt. Owners’ complaints are counted on each vehicle’s page.
- Whether one vehicle or seat has been fixed: only its maker, or NHTSA’s lookup with a VIN, can say.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
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Sources
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Recalls flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010).
Released Oct 19, 2026 and checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Copied on Oct 19, 2026.