The roll rate sensor in your Ram is like a guardian that helps the side airbags and seatbelts work properly. In some 2013-2016 Ram 1500, 2500, and 2014-2016 Ram 3500 models, this sensor might get tripped up by off-road driving or debris, and the airbags and seatbelts might not deploy when needed.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbags and seatbelts can't work, you and your passengers are at a higher risk of getting hurt in a rollover crash. This is especially serious because these safety features are designed to keep you safe in a severe accident.
Free Fix
Your Chrysler dealer will update the software for your Occupant Restraint Controller, which is free. This will ensure your airbags and seatbelts work as they should. You'll be notified when the repair is ready, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and 2014-2016 Ram 3500 vehicles. Certain driving conditions, such as driving off-road or debris striking the vehicle may cause the roll rate sensor to trigger a fault within the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC). If this fault occurs, the rollover side curtain air bag and the seat belt pretensioner will be disabled from deploying.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the rollover side curtain air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a crash that necessitates activation of these safety systems.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ORC software, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T25.
Your vehicle's side air bag curtains may not be properly positioned, which could affect their ability to protect you in a side crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If a side air bag doesn't inflate as it should, you could be at a higher risk of injury, especially if you're sitting in the back seat.
Free Fix
Chrysler will contact you to schedule a free repair: a technician will inspect your side air bags, apply a special patch, and replace any that aren't working properly.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ram 1500 Quad Cab trucks manufactured August 26, 2013, to August 8, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with side air bag inflatable curtains (SABIC) that may not fully overlap the C-pillars in the event of a vehicle crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a vehicle crash, if a SABIC does not inflate as intended, there is an increased risk of injury to the rear seat occupant.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, dealers will inspect the right and left side air bag inflatable curtains (SABIC) for proper orientation and a foil patch will be installed on both sides of the headliner. One or both of the air bag inflatable curtains (SABIC) will be replaced if necessary. The recall began on October 7, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R47.
The wiring harness in your truck's steering wheel could be rubbing against a spring that holds your airbag in place. This can cause a short circuit that makes the airbag deploy unexpectedly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag deploys unexpectedly, it could hit you in the chest and increase the risk of serious injury, as well as make it harder to control your vehicle, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will inspect the wiring and secure it to prevent damage, and add protective caps to the airbag spring ends. This repair is completely free and should be done as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.