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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·25V010000·Announced 2025-01-16

Chrysler Recalls Ram Trucks Due to Side Air Bag Inflator Rupture Risk

Chrysler is recalling specific Ram trucks because side curtain air bag inflators may rupture, potentially sending metal fragments into the cabin.

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 (air bag inflator rupture) with a potential for significant injury from metal fragments, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ram 3500, 2016-2019 Ram 1500, 2016-2020 Ram 2500, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The recall addresses a manufacturing defect in the right and left side curtain air bag inflators, which may rupture.

If an inflator ruptures, sharp metal fragments may strike occupants, resulting in injury. The source text does not report specific incidents of injury or death associated with this defect.

Dealers will replace one or both side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 13, 2025. Owners may contact FCA 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, 3500 CAB CHASSIS
Brand
RAM
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Air Bags
Hazard
Affected units
6,066

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 (4)

  • 3500
  • 2500
  • 1500
  • 3500 CAB CHASSIS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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