The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·20V374000·Announced 2020-06-25

Chrysler Recalls 2020 Ram 1500 and Promaster for Air Bag Defect

Chrysler is recalling 2020 Ram 1500 pickups and Promaster vans because a side curtain airbag diffuser may detach, preventing proper inflation in a crash.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the airbag system that may fail to deploy properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury reports or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Ram 1500 pickups and Ram Promaster vans. The recall addresses a defect where the side curtain airbag may have an improperly crimped diffuser.

If the diffuser detaches from the inflator during air bag deployment in a crash, the air bag may not inflate properly. This failure increases the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side curtain air bag assemblies free of charge. The recall began on July 16, 2020. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
RAM 1500, PROMASTER
Brand
RAM
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Air Bag
Hazard
Affected units
114

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 (2)

  • 1500
  • PROMASTER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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