Your vehicle has a side air bag curtain inflator that might break apart and send parts flying into the vehicle, which could hurt you in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator breaks, it could send sharp parts into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or making a crash worse.
Free Fix
A free repair will be done by a dealership to replace the side air bag curtain inflator, and you've already been notified by mail.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
The roll rate sensor in your Ram is a safety system that helps your airbags deploy in a rollover. In certain models from 2013-2016, this sensor can get faulty and disable your side curtains and seatbelt pretensioners.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you could be at risk of serious injury in a rollover crash because your side curtains and seatbelts won't deploy as they should.
Free Fix
Your Chrysler dealer will update the software controlling your airbags, making sure they work as intended, and this service is completely free. You'll receive a notification with instructions on how to schedule the repair.
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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.
The side air bag inflatables in your Ram 1500 Quad Cab are safety cushions that deploy in a crash to protect the rear seat passengers. In some 2014-2015 models, these inflatables might not fully cover the side windows, leaving a gap.
Risk if Unfixed
If the side air bag inflatables fail to deploy properly in a crash, the rear seat passenger could be at risk of injury from hitting the side window.
Free Fix
Your Chrysler dealer will check the side air bag inflatables and add a protective foil patch to ensure they're working correctly. If needed, they'll replace one or both inflatables for you – free of charge.
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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.