Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
What Happened
The part in question is the steering wheel wiring harness in your Ram truck. It's what connects the airbag to the rest of the electrical system, but it might be rubbing against a metal spring and causing a problem.
Risk if Unfixed
If this issue isn't fixed, it could cause your airbag to deploy unexpectedly while you're driving. This could lead to serious injury and a higher risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will inspect the wiring harness, fix any damage, and add protective caps to the airbag retainer spring to prevent further issues. This repair is completely free, and you should schedule it 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.
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