NHTSA Campaign 15V460000
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Issued by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) · Reported Jul 22, 2015 · 667,441 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured June 20, 2012, to January 26, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the side impact sensor calibrations may be overly sensitive, and as a result, the side air bag inflatable curtains and seat air bags may unexpectedly deploy and the seat belt pre-tensioners may activate.
Consequence
Air bags that unexpectedly deploy increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Occupant Restraint Control module calibration, free of charge. The recall began on September 8, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R23.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAM | 1500 | 2013 | 667,441 |
| RAM | 1500 | 2014 | 667,441 |
| RAM | 1500 | 2015 | 667,441 |
| RAM | 2500 | 2013 | 667,441 |
| RAM | 2500 | 2014 | 667,441 |
| RAM | 2500 | 2015 | 667,441 |
| RAM | 3500 | 2013 | 667,441 |
| RAM | 3500 | 2014 | 667,441 |
| RAM | 3500 | 2015 | 667,441 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 15V460000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.