Known Recalls

Model year record

2014 Ram C/V Tradesman

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 7 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V528000

Air bags

Component
Air bags
Manufacturer
Chrysler Group LLC
Vehicles affected
18,245
Reported to NHTSA
2014-09-04
Owners notified
2014-09-22

Defect description

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram C/V Tradesman cargo vans, equipped with two front bucket seats and no rear seating, manufactured July 25, 2012, to August 20, 2014. In the affected vehicles, road hazards such as potholes may cause the front passenger side curtain and/or seat air bags to deploy unexpectedly.

Safety risk

Inadvertent air bag deployment can increase the risk of crash or injury to the seat occupant.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the software in the Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P51.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine288,412 mi
Fuel/propulsion system260,000 mi
Air bags151,346 mi
Seats115,000 mi
Steering165,000 mi

The 2013 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2015 model has 4 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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.