Ram 1500, 2500, 3500: Curtain

Date

Aug. 12, 2021

Filed by

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Vehicles

Ram 1500 (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020); Ram 2500 (2015, 2016); Ram 3500 (2015, 2016)

Component

Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain; Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain › Inflator

Description of the defect

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Ram 1500 Classic, 2015-2016 Ram 3500, and Ram 2500 vehicles, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating less than 10,000 lbs. The side air bag inflatable curtain (SABIC) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.

Potentially affected

212373

What can happen

A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the SABIC assemblies, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on October 4, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 26, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y55.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Owner notification date

May 26, 2022

Manufacturer campaign number

Y55

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain · Right - Crew / Left - Crew / Right - Quad / Right - Quad / Left - Quad · 68161578AJ / 68161579AJ / 68161580AI / 68161580AJ / 68161581AI / 68161581AJ; Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain · Right - Mega / Left - Mega / Right - Standard / Left - Standard · 68184324AH / 68184325AH / 68184326AH / 68184327AH

Recall number

21V632000

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.