Ram 1500: Air bags

Date

May 31, 2019

Filed by

Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Vehicles

Ram 1500 (2019, 2020)

Component

Air Bags; Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module; Seat Belts › Pretensioner

Description of the defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500 vehicles. The flash memory of the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may become corrupted, disabling the vehicle's air bags and seat belt pretensioners.

Potentially affected

295981

What can happen

Disabled air bags and seat belt pretensioners increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ORC or replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 20, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are V61 and V71.

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 20, 2019

Manufacturer campaign number

V61, V71

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

19V407000

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.