NHTSA Campaign Id 14V528000; Date: Sep. 4, 2014
Inadvertent air bag deployment can increase the risk of crash or injury to the seat occupant.
Recalled Vehicles:2013 RAM C/v Tradesman; 2014 RAM C/v Tradesman; 2015 RAM C/v Tradesman
Component: Air Bag
Manufactured by: Chrysler Group Llc
Affected Units:: 18,245
Recall Summary:Chrysler group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 ram c/v tradesman cargo vans, equipped with two front bucket seats and no rear seating, manufactured July 25, 2012, to August 20, 2014. In the affected vehicles, road hazards such as potholes may cause the front passenger side curtain and/or seat air bags to deploy unexpectedly.
How to Fix:Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the software in the occupant restraint control (orc) module, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is p51.
Recall Notes:Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 22, 2014
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