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NHTSA Campaign 15V459000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Issued by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) · Reported Jul 22, 2015 · 1,059,444 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks manufactured January 18, 2011, to October 7, 2014, and equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center option. The affected vehicles have a steering wheel wiring harness that may rub against the driver air bag module retainer spring.

Consequence

This abrasion may result in an electrical short that could cause driver's frontal air bag to unexpectedly deploy. Inadvertent deployment of the air bag may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, repair as necessary, and secure the steering wheel wiring harness. Additionally, protective caps will be added to the air bag retainer spring ends. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on September 18, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R36.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
DODGE RAM 1500 2012 1,059,444
DODGE RAM 2500 2012 1,059,444
DODGE RAM 3500 2012 1,059,444
DODGE RAM 4500 2012 1,059,444
DODGE RAM 5500 2012 1,059,444
RAM 1500 2013 1,059,444
RAM 1500 2014 1,059,444
RAM 2500 2013 1,059,444
RAM 2500 2014 1,059,444
RAM 3500 2013 1,059,444
RAM 3500 2014 1,059,444
RAM 4500 2013 1,059,444
RAM 4500 2014 1,059,444
RAM 5500 2013 1,059,444
RAM 5500 2014 1,059,444

Source: NHTSA Campaign 15V459000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.