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NHTSARecalled Jul 22, 2015 · #15V460000

Inadvertent Side Air Bag Deployment

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. Air bags that unexpectedly deploy increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Product details

Product
Inadvertent Side Air Bag Deployment
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Model numbers
2015 Ram
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice