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SevereNHTSA·25V765000·Announced 2025-06-11

2021-2022 RAM Trucks Steering Control Module May Prevent Air Bag Deployment

Chrysler is recalling 2021-2022 RAM 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks because the steering column control module may prevent the driver's side air bag from deploying in a crash, increasing injury risk.

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: This recall addresses a structural vehicle defect affecting a critical safety system—the air bag deployment mechanism. No injuries have been reported, but the defect could prevent proper air bag deployment in a crash, creating significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 RAM 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks. The steering column control module in these vehicles may malfunction in a way that prevents the driver's side air bag from deploying as intended. This defect causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208 regarding occupant crash protection.

When a vehicle is in a crash, a properly functioning air bag system is critical to occupant protection. If the driver's side air bag does not deploy due to this module defect, the driver faces an increased risk of injury.

Approximately 532 vehicles are affected by this recall. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 11, 2025. Owners can verify whether their vehicle is affected by searching their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on NHTSA.gov, beginning November 13, 2025. Chrysler will replace the steering column control module free of charge. To schedule service, owners should contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. The recall campaign number is 14C.

The recalled product

Product
2021 RAM 3500
Brand
RAM
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Category
Vehicle
Hazard
  • air-bag-non-deployment
  • safety-system-defect
Affected units
532

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 (5)

  • 3500
  • 1500
  • 2500
  • 4500
  • 5500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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