NHTSA Recall 15V459000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V459000; Date: Jul. 22, 2015
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 RAM 1500; 2013 RAM 1500; 2014 RAM 1500; 2012 RAM 2500; 2013 RAM 2500; 2014 RAM 2500; 2012 RAM 3500; 2013 RAM 3500; 2014 RAM 3500; 2012 RAM 4500; 2013 RAM 4500; 2014 RAM 4500; 2012 RAM 5500; 2013 RAM 5500; 2014 RAM 5500
Component: Air Bags:frontal
Manufactured by: Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Affected Units:: 1,059,444
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
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 18, 2015
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