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SevereNHTSA·25V592000·Announced 2025-09-11

Chrysler Recalls 2018 Ram Trucks Due to Air Bag Inflator Defect

Chrysler is recalling 2018 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 vehicles because side curtain air bag inflators may rupture, potentially causing injury from metal fragments.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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) that poses a risk of significant injury from sharp metal fragments, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and Ram 3500 vehicles. The recall addresses a manufacturing defect in the right and left side curtain air bag inflators, which may rupture.

An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities 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 September 25, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's numbers for this recall are 83C, 91C, and 92C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 18, 2025.

The recalled product

Product
RAM 2500, 1500, 3500
Brand
RAM
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Air Bags
Hazard
Affected units
1,761

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)

  • 2500
  • 1500
  • 3500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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