Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 15V460000

Air bags: side/window

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2015-07-22.

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V460000

Air bags: side/window

Component
Air bags: side/window
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
667,441
Reported to NHTSA
2015-07-22
Owners notified
2015-09-08

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured June 20, 2012, to January 26, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the side impact sensor calibrations may be overly sensitive, and as a result, the side air bag inflatable curtains and seat air bags may unexpectedly deploy and the seat belt pre-tensioners may activate.

Safety risk

Air bags that unexpectedly deploy increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Occupant Restraint Control module calibration, free of charge. The recall began on September 8, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R23.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

9 model years across 3 models.

ModelYears on record
Ram 15002015 2014 2013
Ram 25002015 2014 2013
Ram 35002015 2014 2013

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.