The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·14V528000·Announced 2014-09-04

Chrysler Recalls 2013-2015 Ram C/V Tradesman Vans for Air Bag Defect

Chrysler is recalling 2013-2015 Ram C/V Tradesman vans because road hazards may cause front air bags to deploy unexpectedly, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (unexpected air bag deployment) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler Group LLC is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram C/V Tradesman cargo vans. The affected vehicles were manufactured between July 25, 2012, and August 20, 2014, and are equipped with two front bucket seats and no rear seating.

In these vehicles, road hazards such as potholes may cause the front passenger side curtain and/or seat air bags to deploy unexpectedly. Inadvertent air bag deployment can increase the risk of a crash or injury to the seat occupant.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the software in the Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
RAM C/V TRADESMAN
Brand
RAM
Manufacturer
Chrysler Group LLC
Category
Vehicle — Cargo Van
Hazard
Affected units
18,245

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • C/V TRADESMAN

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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