NHTSA Campaign Id 15V460000; Date: Jul. 22, 2015
Air bags that unexpectedly deploy increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Recalled Vehicles:2013 RAM 1500; 2014 RAM 1500; 2015 RAM 1500; 2013 RAM 2500; 2014 RAM 2500; 2015 RAM 2500; 2013 RAM 3500; 2014 RAM 3500; 2015 RAM 3500
Component: Air Bags:side/window
Manufactured by: Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Affected Units:: 667,441
Recall Summary:Chrysler (fca us LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured June 20, 2012, to January 26, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the side impact sensor calibrations may be overly sensitive, and as a result, the side air bag inflatable curtains and seat air bags may unexpectedly deploy and the seat belt pre-tensioners may activate.
How to Fix:Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the occupant restraint control module calibration, free of charge. The recall began on September 8, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is r23.
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 8, 2015
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