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2010 RAM 4500 AIR BAGS Recalls

3 recalls Highest severity: High Priority

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AIR BAGS Safety Recalls

High Priority #18V021000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
What Happened
The passenger air bag in your vehicle is a safety device that inflates in the event of a crash. In certain 2009-2013 models of your Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger, or Dodge Charger, the air bag's inflator can deteriorate over time, causing it to potentially explode.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag inflator explodes during a crash, sharp metal fragments could pierce the driver or other occupants, leading to serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty air bag inflator with a reliable one, free of charge. Don't drive your vehicle until the repair is done. Contact your dealer to confirm repair availability and schedule the fix.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Chrysler is recalling certain 2009-2010 RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Chrysler is also recalling certain 2009 RAM 3500, RAM 2500, RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, Dodge Durango, Chrysler Aspen, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U03.
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High Priority #16V352000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
What Happened
The airbag in your vehicle is a safety feature that deploys in a crash to protect you. In some models, the inflator that makes the airbag work could fail, causing metal fragments to fly into the passenger area.
Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator ruptures, metal shards could hit you or your passengers, leading to serious injury or even death. This is a life-threatening situation that requires immediate attention.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule this repair as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible and confirm repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2016 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
High Priority #15V313000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
What Happened
The driver's side airbag in your vehicle is designed to deploy in the event of a crash to protect you. However, in certain models, moisture could get inside the airbag and cause it to rupture over time.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash and the airbag deploys, it could burst and send sharp metal fragments flying towards you or your passengers, causing serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty driver's side airbag inflator with a new one, at no cost to you. Do not drive your vehicle until the repair is done. Schedule a repair as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible, especially if you've already had the airbag replaced previously. This timing describes the original 2015 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-7820. Chrysler's number for this recall is R25. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V817 in its entirety. Vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well.
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Other RAM 4500 2010 Recalls

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 recall
STEERING
1 recall
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 recall

Other RAM 4500 Years

2026
4 recalls
2025
4 recalls
2024
2 recalls
2023
4 recalls
2022
4 recalls
2021
5 recalls
2020
10 recalls
2019
10 recalls
2018
7 recalls
2017
7 recalls
2016
7 recalls
2015
8 recalls
2014
9 recalls
2013
9 recalls
2012
9 recalls
2011
4 recalls
2009
2 recalls
2008
1 recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2010 RAM 4500 safe to drive?

This model year has 3 recorded safety recalls. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE recall for the 2010 RAM 4500? (Campaign #18V021000)

The passenger air bag in your vehicle is a safety device that inflates in the event of a crash. In certain 2009-2013 models of your Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger, or Dodge Charger, the air bag's inflator can deteriorate over time, causing it to potentially explode. If the air bag inflator explodes during a crash, sharp metal fragments could pierce the driver or other occupants, leading to serious injury or even death. Your dealer will replace the faulty air bag inflator with a reliable one, free of charge. Don't drive your vehicle until the repair is done. Contact your dealer to confirm repair availability and schedule the fix.

What is the AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE recall for the 2010 RAM 4500? (Campaign #16V352000)

The airbag in your vehicle is a safety feature that deploys in a crash to protect you. In some models, the inflator that makes the airbag work could fail, causing metal fragments to fly into the passenger area. If the inflator ruptures, metal shards could hit you or your passengers, leading to serious injury or even death. This is a life-threatening situation that requires immediate attention. Your dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule this repair as soon as possible and confirm repair availability with your dealer.

What is the AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE recall for the 2010 RAM 4500? (Campaign #15V313000)

The driver's side airbag in your vehicle is designed to deploy in the event of a crash to protect you. However, in certain models, moisture could get inside the airbag and cause it to rupture over time. If you're in a crash and the airbag deploys, it could burst and send sharp metal fragments flying towards you or your passengers, causing serious injury or even death. Your dealer will replace the faulty driver's side airbag inflator with a new one, at no cost to you. Do not drive your vehicle until the repair is done. Schedule a repair as soon as possible, especially if you've already had the airbag replaced previously.