RAM pickup trucks steering column control module air bag risk
Chrysler is recalling certain 2021–2022 RAM 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 vehicles 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 is a structural vehicle defect affecting occupant safety systems (frontal air bags). The failure of a safety-critical component to deploy in a crash creates significant risk of injury, meeting the Severe (4) threshold.
Plain-English summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 and 2022 RAM 1500, RAM 2500, RAM 3500, RAM 4500, and RAM 5500 vehicles. The steering column control module in these vehicles may cause the driver's side air bag not to deploy as intended. As a result, these vehicles do not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash. The remedy is free replacement of the steering column control module by dealers.
Owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 11, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403 to schedule service. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 13, 2025. Chrysler's internal recall number is 14C.
The recalled product
- Product
- RAM 3500, 2500, 4500, 1500
- Brand
- RAM
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Category
- Vehicle
- 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
- 2500
- 4500
- 1500
- 5500
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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