Ram 1500 recall: Air Bags
Official safety recall 17V302000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Ram 3500 | 2014 | United States |
| Ram 3500 | 2015 | United States |
| Ram 3500 | 2016 | United States |
| Ram 2500 | 2013 | United States |
| Ram 2500 | 2014 | United States |
| Ram 2500 | 2015 | United States |
| Ram 2500 | 2016 | United States |
| Ram 1500 | 2013 | United States |
| Ram 1500 | 2014 | United States |
| Ram 1500 | 2015 | United States |
| Ram 1500 | 2016 | United States |
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.
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.
The official 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.