Recall campaign · NHTSA 17V712000

Air bags: side/window

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2017-11-14.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V712000

Air bags: side/window

Component
Air bags: side/window
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
3,514
Reported to NHTSA
2017-11-14
Owners notified
2018-01-11

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Ram ProMaster vehicles. An incorrect rivet may have been used to attach the front door impact sensor which can cause the sensor housing to fracture.

Safety risk

A fractured sensor could affect the deployment of the standard supplemental side airbags during certain side impact crashes, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front door impact pressure sensors, securing them with the correct rivets, free of charge. The recall began January 11 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T64.

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

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Ram Promaster2018

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.