Ram 1500, 2500, 3500: Air bags

Date

May 9, 2017

Filed by

Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Vehicles

Ram 1500 (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016); Ram 2500 (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016); Ram 3500 (2014, 2015, 2016)

Component

Air Bags; Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

1021279

What can happen

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.

Remedy

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.

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

June 26, 2017

Manufacturer campaign number

T25

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

17V302000

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.