Chrysler Recalls Ram Trucks Due to Air Bag Wiring Harness Defect

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks manufactured between January 18, 2011, and October 7, 2014. The recall applies to vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center option. The affected vehicles have a steering wheel wiring harness that may rub against the driver air bag module retainer spring.

This abrasion may result in an electrical short that could cause the driver's frontal air bag to deploy unexpectedly. Inadvertent deployment of the air bag may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, repair as necessary, and secure the steering wheel wiring harness. Additionally, protective caps will be added to the air bag retainer spring ends. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on September 18, 2015. 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

DODGE, RAM RAM 5500, 4500, RAM 4500, RAM 3500

Brand

DODGE

Manufacturer

Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Category

Vehicle — Light Trucks

Hazard

• air-bag-deployment
• electrical-short

Affected units

1,059,444

Is your product affected?

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

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