Air Bags
NHTSA campaign 17V302000 · announced May 9, 2017 · filed by Chrysler (fca Us Llc) · 1,021,279 units affected
The problem
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.
The 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.
What to do
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2013 Ram 1500
- 2014 Ram 1500
- 2015 Ram 1500
- 2016 Ram 1500
- 2013 Ram 2500
- 2014 Ram 2500
- 2015 Ram 2500
- 2016 Ram 2500
- 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 or repair advice.