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SevereNHTSA·26V622000·Announced 2026-09-29

Chrysler Recalls 2026 Ram 1500 Vehicles for Side Air Bag Defect

Chrysler is recalling 2026 Ram 1500 vehicles because side air bag connectors may not be secured properly, potentially preventing deployment in a crash.

What this means for you

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 where safety-critical air bags may fail to deploy, increasing the risk of injury in a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Ram 1500 vehicles due to a defect in the side air bag system. A connector for the driver and front passenger side air bags may not be secured properly, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and number 214, "Side Impact Protection."

A side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash. The recall covers 2026 model year Ram 1500 vehicles.

Dealers will inspect and repair the sensor connections, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on October 27, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 94D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 6, 2026.

The recalled product

Product
RAM 1500
Brand
RAM
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Pickup Truck
Hazard
Affected units
5

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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