Ram 1500, 2500, 3500: Side/window

Date

July 22, 2015

Filed by

Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Vehicles

Ram 1500 (2013, 2014, 2015); Ram 2500 (2013, 2014, 2015); Ram 3500 (2013, 2014, 2015)

Component

Air Bags › Side/Window; Seat Belts

Description of the defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured June 20, 2012, to January 26, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the side impact sensor calibrations may be overly sensitive, and as a result, the side air bag inflatable curtains and seat air bags may unexpectedly deploy and the seat belt pre-tensioners may activate.

Potentially affected

667441

What can happen

Air bags that unexpectedly deploy increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Occupant Restraint Control module calibration, free of charge. The recall began on September 8, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R23.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

Sept. 8, 2015

Manufacturer campaign number

R23

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

15V460000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.