The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·15V460000·Announced 2015-07-22

Chrysler Recalls 2013-2015 Ram Trucks for Air Bag Deployment Risk

Chrysler is recalling 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks because side air bags and seat belts may deploy unexpectedly, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured between June 20, 2012, and January 26, 2015. The recall affects 667,441 vehicles.

In the affected vehicles, the side impact sensor calibrations may be overly sensitive. As a result, the side air bag inflatable curtains and seat air bags may unexpectedly deploy, and the seat belt pre-tensioners may activate. Air bags that unexpectedly deploy increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Occupant Restraint Control module calibration free of charge. The recall began on September 8, 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
RAM 3500, 2500, 1500
Brand
RAM
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Light Truck
Hazard
Affected units
667,441

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 (3)

  • 3500
  • 2500
  • 1500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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