NHTSA Campaign 21V632000

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

Issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · Reported Aug 12, 2021 · 212,373 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Ram 1500 Classic, 2015-2016 Ram 3500, and Ram 2500 vehicles, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating less than 10,000 lbs. The side air bag inflatable curtain (SABIC) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.

Consequence

A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the SABIC assemblies, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on October 4, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 26, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y55.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
RAM 1500 2015 212,373
RAM 1500 2016 212,373
RAM 1500 2017 212,373
RAM 1500 2018 212,373
RAM 1500 2019 212,373
RAM 1500 2020 212,373
RAM 2500 2015 212,373
RAM 2500 2016 212,373
RAM 3500 2015 212,373
RAM 3500 2016 212,373

Source: NHTSA Campaign 21V632000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.