Recall 15V459000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Report Date
20150722
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Affected Vehicles
15 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2012 RAM 1500
2012 RAM 2500
2012 RAM 3500
2012 RAM 4500
2012 RAM 5500
2013 RAM 1500
2013 RAM 2500
2013 RAM 3500
2013 RAM 4500
2013 RAM 5500
2014 RAM 1500
2014 RAM 2500
2014 RAM 3500
2014 RAM 4500
2014 RAM 5500

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.