The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·18V822000·Announced 2018-11-20

RAM Recalls 2019 1500 Trucks for Passenger Seat Sensor Defect

Chrysler is recalling 2019 RAM 1500 trucks because a loose passenger seat sensor may prevent proper airbag deployment, increasing injury risk in a crash.

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 structural vehicle defect that increases the risk of injury in a crash, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities, aligning with the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 RAM 1500 trucks. The recall addresses a defect in the seat track position sensor on manually-adjusted passenger seats. This sensor may come loose and out of position, which prevents it from detecting if the seat is in the full-forward position.

If the sensor fails to identify that the seat is in the full-forward position, it cannot adjust the frontal airbag deployment accordingly. This malfunction increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Dealers will inspect the passenger seat track position sensor bracket and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 20, 2018. 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 1500
Brand
RAM
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Passenger Seat / Airbag
Hazard
Affected units
23

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Model numbers (1)

  • 1500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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