Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 17V302000

Air bags: side/window: curtain

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2017-05-09.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V302000

Air bags: side/window: curtain

Component
Air bags: side/window: curtain
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
1,021,279
Reported to NHTSA
2017-05-09
Owners notified
2017-06-26

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and 2014-2016 Ram 3500 vehicles. Certain driving conditions, such as driving off-road or debris striking the vehicle may cause the roll rate sensor to trigger a fault within the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC). If this fault occurs, the rollover side curtain air bag and the seat belt pretensioner will be disabled from deploying.

Safety risk

If the rollover side curtain air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a crash that necessitates activation of these safety systems.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ORC software, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T25.

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

11 model years across 3 models.

ModelYears on record
Ram 15002016 2015 2014 2013
Ram 25002016 2015 2014 2013
Ram 35002016 2015 2014

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.