Equipment
NHTSA recall 16E041000 · announced May 16, 2016 · Ram · 345 units affected
The problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling aftermarket Mopar Canvas Seat Covers for certain 2012-2016 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks. These Mopar canvas seat covers were sold through Chrysler dealerships beginning October 15, 2015. The seat covers can impede the deployment of the seat thorax airbags.
The risk
If the seat cover impedes the air bag deployment, the seat thorax air bags may not provide adequate protection in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of a injury.
What to do
Chrysler will notify owners to remove the front seat covers and return them for a full refund. The recall began on July 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S30.
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2012 Dodge Ram 1500
- 2012 Dodge Ram 2500
- 2012 Dodge Ram 3500
- 2013 Ram 1500
- 2014 Ram 1500
- 2015 Ram 1500
- 2016 Ram 1500
- 2013 Ram 2500
- 2014 Ram 2500
- 2015 Ram 2500
- 2016 Ram 2500
- 2013 Ram 3500
- 2014 Ram 3500
- 2015 Ram 3500
- 2016 Ram 3500
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.