Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
- Component
- Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Vehicles affected
- 295,981
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2019-05-31
- Owners notified
- 2019-06-20
Defect description
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500 vehicles. The flash memory of the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may become corrupted, disabling the vehicle's air bags and seat belt pretensioners.
Safety risk
Disabled air bags and seat belt pretensioners increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ORC or replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 20, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are V61 and V71.