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HighNHTSA·25V298000·Announced 2025-08-05

2020 RAM 1500 Air Bag Connector May Not Deploy Properly

Chrysler is recalling certain 2019-2024 RAM 1500 vehicles because the driver's side air bag connector may not be properly secured, potentially preventing the air bag from deploying in a crash.

What this means for you

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 source describes a structural vehicle defect involving a critical safety system (air bag connector), but no illnesses, injuries, or property damage have been reported. Per the severity rubric, risk-of-harm products without reported injuries score at most 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2024 RAM 1500 vehicles due to a defect in the driver's side air bag connector. The connector may not be properly secured, which can prevent the air bag from deploying as intended during a crash. Approximately 71 vehicles are affected.

A driver's side air bag that fails to deploy increases the risk of injury to the driver during a crash. The vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208, which requires occupant crash protection.

Dealers have secured the air bag connectors at no charge to owners. All affected vehicles have already been remedied as of May 27, 2025. Owners who have not had the repair completed should contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403 or visit their local RAM dealer. Alternatively, owners can contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or visit nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2020 RAM 1500
Brand
RAM
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Air Bags
Hazard
  • airbag-failure
Affected units
71

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 (1)

  • 1500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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